A Place Called Today
| Industry | Film distribution |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
A Place Called Today is a 1972 American drama motion picture both written and directed by Don Schain. The cast features J. Herbert Kerr Jr., Lana Wood, Cheri Caffaro, Richard Smedley, Timothy Brown, and Peter Carew. Released by Embassy Pictures on June 7, 1972, the film is alternatively titled City in Fear.
Plot
Set against the backdrop of a mayoral election in an American municipality, tensions between white and black activist groups intensify, leading to the abduction of Cindy, who is romantically involved with one of the candidates.
Cast
- J. Herbert Kerr Jr. portraying Randy Johnson
- Lana Wood as Carolyn Schneider
- Cheri Caffaro in the role of Cindy Cartwright
- Richard Smedley playing Ron Carton
- Timothy Brown as Steve Smith
- Peter Carew in the role of Ben Atkinson
- Woody Carter as Black Radical
- Leo Tepp portraying Alexander Cartwright
- Cucho Viera as White Radical
- Howard Zeiden in the role of Doug Gilmore
- Humphrey Davis as John Higgins
- Mary Rio Lewis playing Mrs. Johnson
Reception
Vincent Canby of The New York Times included A Place Called Today among the least favorable films of 1972. He criticized its depiction of a fraudulent political campaign involving corrupt politicians and a revolutionary figure, while observing that Cheri Caffaro’s character was central yet lacked depth.