The Landlord

Naïve 29-year-old Elgar Enders buys a building in a black Brooklyn ghetto to evict the tenants and upgrade it. But instead, he grows fond of the tenants and falls in love with a mixed-race girl while his wealthy parents disapprove.

Director

Hal Ashby

Writer

Bill Gunn, Kristin Hunter

Released

20 May 1970

Country

United States

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 nominations total