That's the Way of the World
1975, English. Directed by Sig Shore.
There are two sides to every hit record!
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 respected producer he has become.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Sig ShoreDirector
- Harvey KeitelColeman Buckmaster
- Ed NelsonCarlton James
- Cynthia BostickVelour Page
- Bert ParksFranklyn Page
- Jimmy BoydGary Page
- Michael DanteMike Lemongello
- Maurice WhiteEarly
- Ron GortonWarren Barfield
- Valerie ShepherdEllen
- Sig ShoreNorman Shulman (as Mike Richards)
- Murray the KBig John Little
- Murray MostonColeman Buckmaster's Father
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1975
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Lipsyte
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Is That's the Way of the World worth watching?
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How long is That's the Way of the World?
That's the Way of the World runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does That's the Way of the World have a post-credits scene?
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That's the Way of the World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
That's the Way of the World is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is That's the Way of the World on?
That's the Way of the World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like That's the Way of the World?
If you liked That's the Way of the World, try Grace Unplugged, Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould, Coda.
Who directed That's the Way of the World?
That's the Way of the World (1975) was directed by Sig Shore and stars Harvey Keitel, Ed Nelson, Cynthia Bostick.