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That's the Way of the World (1975)
PG
100 min | Drama, Music

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That's the Way of the World (1975)

100 min | Drama, Music

Record executives want a highly-regarded record producer to focus on a white pop act whom they feel has the sound America wants. To keep his creative integrity, Buckmaster carefully begins to fight the system that has made him the ...See moreRecord executives want a highly-regarded record producer to focus on a white pop act whom they feel has the sound America wants. To keep his creative integrity, Buckmaster carefully begins to fight the system that has made him the respected producer he has become. See less

Director

Sig Shore

Writer

Robert Lipsyte (original story by) (screenplay by)

Producer

Sig Shore (produced by)

Composers

Earth Wind & Fire (original score composed and performed by) | Maurice White (original score composed and performed by)

Cinematographer

Alan Metzger (as Allan Metzger)

Editor

Bruce Wittkin (film edited by)

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Updated Jun 30, 1975

Release date

Jun 1975 (United States)

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45 cast members

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Harvey Keitel Coleman Buckmaster Coleman Buckmaster See fewer	Reservoir Dogs (1992)
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