The Landlord
Watch TrailerAt the age of twenty-nine, Elgar Enders "runs away" from home. This running away consists of buying a building in a black ghetto in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. Initially, his intention is to evict the black tenants and convert the building into a posh flat. But Elgar is not one to be bound by yesterday's urges, and soon he has other thoughts on his mind.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Hal Ashby |
| Runtime | 112 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (49 votes) |
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Hal Ashby constructs a daring tragicomedy that explores the absurdity of privilege through the lens of a naive outsider. The film relies on sharp satire and nuanced performances to dissect racial and class tensions without offering easy resolutions.
What lingers after the final frame is a deeply uncomfortable yet vital reflection on performative allyship and systemic hypocrisy. Its blend of humor and pathos remains a potent cultural artifact. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hal Ashby
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