Stand Up and Be Counted
Stand Up and Be Counted

Stand Up and Be Counted

1972Movie99 minEnglish

Sheila is a newspaper reporter who returns to her home town in order to write an article about the progress of the liberation of the women. Arriving at the town she is very surprised to see that her sister and also her mother agree very much with the feministic arguments.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Jack StarzGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A cynical TV producer is forced to hire an attractive, inexperienced woman as his new co-host for a floundering talk show. As she shakes up the program with her unconventional approach and takes on controversial topics, the show begins to gain unexpected popularity, much to the producer's chagrin. Their dynamic fuels both on-screen and off-screen tension as they navigate the cutthroat world of television.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Stand Up and Be Counted' received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its premise tired and its execution uninspired. While some acknowledged the performances of its lead actors, the film was generally seen as a forgettable entry in the genre of workplace comedies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its predictable plot and lack of comedic timing.
  • Performances were sometimes highlighted, but couldn't salvage the weak script.
  • Considered a dated and unengaging television industry satire.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Stand Up and Be Counted' is largely unavailable, with no significant aggregated reviews found. Those that exist suggest a general lack of interest or strong opinions about the film.

Fun Fact

The film was one of several attempts in the early 1970s to satirize the television industry, a theme that would become more prominent in later films and shows.

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