Extreme Close-Up (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, Extreme Close-Up is a drama film directed by Jeannot Szwarc, running about 80 minutes. “Now the 28 million people who read about it, are definitely going to see it. Don't you want to know why?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While doing a story on the intrusion of surreptitious surveillance in peoples' private lives, a television reporter rents some surveillance equipment to get a feel for what it's like to spy.
Who’s in it. Extreme Close-Up stars Jim McMullan as John Norman, Katherine Woodville as Sally Norman, James A. Watson, Jr as Cameraman and Bara Byrnes as Sylvia Marina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Extreme Close-Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extreme Close-Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Extreme Close-Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Extreme Close-Up (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Extreme Close-Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Extreme Close-Up worth watching?
- Extreme Close-Up holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Extreme Close-Up?
- Extreme Close-Up stars Jim McMullan, Katherine Woodville, James A. Watson, Jr, Bara Byrnes and Al Checco.
- When was Extreme Close-Up released?
- Extreme Close-Up was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.