Fade In (1973): Cast & Plot
Fade In is a 1973 romantic western directed by Alan Smithee and Jud Taylor, starring Burt Reynolds as Rob, James Hampton and Noam Pitlik. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Directors
- Alan Smithee and Jud Taylor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fade In About?
The premise of Fade In without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sophisticated Hollywood film editor, on location for a film she is working on, falls for a local cowboy who is hired to work on the film.
Fade In Cast & Characters
Burt Reynolds leads the cast as Rob, with James Hampton as Bud and Noam Pitlik as Russ. Directed by Alan Smithee and Jud Taylor; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Alan Smithee
- Co-director Jud Taylor
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Burt Reynolds as Rob -
James Hampton as Bud - Noam Pitlik as Russ
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Barbara Loden as Jean
Also Starring in Fade In
· 11 more- George Savalas Norman
- Sally Kirkland Themselves
- Terence Stamp Themselves
- Ricardo Montalban Themselves
- Joseph V. Perry George
- Joanna Pettet Themselves
- Robert Sorrells Bud
- Steve Ferry Production manager
- Patricia Casey Pat
- Lawrence Heller Stu
- Wage Tucker Troy
More from Alan Smithee and Jud Taylor
More films directed by Alan Smithee and Jud Taylor, best-rated first: Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes, Hellraiser: Bloodline, Anatar and Enai Noki Paayum Thota.
Fade In Plot Summary
What happens in Fade In from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Moab, Utah becomes a makeshift film set as a large production crew camps out to shoot a period western, inviting locals to lend a hand with the demanding shoot. Rob, [Burt Reynolds] owns the ranch used as a location and offers himself and his friends Russ and Bud to drive the cast and crew between scenes. His first passenger is Jean, [Barbara Loden], the project’s assistant editor, and the moment they meet sparks of interest flicker between them. On her first night in town, after driving the cast to dinner, Jean slides into inebriation, and Rob walks her home.
Full summary
The whole story of Fade In, scene by scene
Fade In Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fade In.
How Well Do You Know Fade In?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor plays the ranch owner who drives the cast and crew around?
Cars in Fade In
48 cars on screen, including the 1967 Dodge Monaco and the 1967 Dodge Polara.
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1967 Dodge Monaco Main role -
1967 Dodge Polara Important role -
1951 Dodge B-Series Minor role -
1959 Chrysler Saratoga Airport Limousine Minor role
Fade In Also Known As
Also known as “Fade-In”.
- Also known as
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- Fade-In
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Fade In FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fade In, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fade In?
Fade In runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Fade In released?
Fade In was released on November 8, 1973.
Who directed Fade In?
Fade In was directed by Alan Smithee and Jud Taylor.
More films by Alan Smithee Who is in the cast of Fade In?
Fade In stars Burt Reynolds as Rob, James Hampton as Bud and Noam Pitlik as Russ, among 15 credited actors.
Does Fade In have a post-credit scene?
No. Fade In has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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