That’s the Way of the World (1975): Cast & Plot
That’s the Way of the World is a 1975 music drama starring Harvey Keitel as Coleman Buckmaster, Murray Moston and Cynthia Bostick. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is That’s the Way of the World About?
The premise of That’s the Way of the World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Record executives pressure a celebrated producer to devote his talents to a white pop act they believe embodies the sound America craves. Determined to protect his artistic integrity, Buckmaster begins to push back against the industry system that forged his reputation, fighting to stay true to his vision.
That’s the Way of the World Cast & Characters
Harvey Keitel leads the cast as Coleman Buckmaster, with Murray Moston as Coleman Buckmaster's Father and Cynthia Bostick as Velour Page.
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Harvey Keitel as Coleman Buckmaster -
Murray Moston as Coleman Buckmaster's Father - Cynthia Bostick as Velour Page
- Jimmy Boyd as Gary Page
Also Starring in That’s the Way of the World
· 13 more- Bert Parks Franklyn Page
- Ed Nelson Carlton James
- Michael Dante Mike Lemongello
- Francesca De Sapio Amanda
- Charles McGregor Mantan
- Sig Shore Norman Shulman (as Mike Richards)
- Maurice White Early
- Vy Higginsen Wonder Woman
- Nick Lapadula Al Rapp
- Herb Downer Player
- Murray the K Big John Little
- Valerie Shepherd Ellen
- Ron Gorton Warren Barfield
That’s the Way of the World Plot Summary
What happens in That’s the Way of the World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Coleman Buckmaster, Harvey Keitel, known in the industry as the “Golden Ear,” is a driven producer for A-Chord Records who pours every ounce of energy into finishing the debut album of the Group (Earth, Wind & Fire). Yet he is pulled away to sign a new act, the Pages—Velour Page Cynthia Bostick, Gary Page Jimmy Boyd, and Franklyn Page Bert Parks.
Label head Carlton James Ed Nelson touts the Pages as the embodiment of wholesome family values, a market-ready image Buckmaster sees as a hollow, cheesy pastiche that stifles true artistry. Yet his contract binds him to turning their demo, Joy, Joy, Joy, into a hit.
Full summary
The whole story of That’s the Way of the World, scene by scene
That’s the Way of the World Trailers & Videos
The trailer of That’s the Way of the World.
How Well Do You Know That’s the Way of the World?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays record producer Coleman Buckmaster in the film?
Cars in That’s the Way of the World
27 cars on screen, including the 1951 Bentley Mk.VI Special and the 1971 Dodge Sportsman.
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1968 Buick Special Deluxe Background role -
1966 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Background role
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That’s the Way of the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of That’s the Way of the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is That’s the Way of the World?
That’s the Way of the World runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was That’s the Way of the World released?
That’s the Way of the World was released on June 1, 1975.
Who is in the cast of That’s the Way of the World?
That’s the Way of the World stars Harvey Keitel as Coleman Buckmaster, Murray Moston as Coleman Buckmaster's Father and Cynthia Bostick as Velour Page, among 17 credited actors.
Does That’s the Way of the World have a post-credit scene?
No. That’s the Way of the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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