McCarthy (2020): Cast
McCarthy is a 2020 historical documentary directed by Sharon Grimberg, starring Joseph McCarthy, Edward R. Murrow and Jelani Cobb. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Sharon Grimberg
- Genres
- Documentary , History
- Original language
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English - Studio
- PBS American Experience
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is McCarthy About?
The premise of McCarthy without spoilers.
This film examines the career of Joseph McCarthy, a Wisconsin senator whose unexpected election victory launched him to national prominence. Once in office, he ignited a fervent campaign alleging a widespread internal conspiracy threatening the United States. Unbound by oversight, McCarthy and his ally, lawyer Roy Cohn, targeted individuals with baseless accusations and intimidation tactics, creating an atmosphere of fear and confusion. His excesses ultimately led to his downfall, but his name remains synonymous with reckless political accusations and public paranoia.
McCarthy Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- richard nixon
- henry kissinger
- vietnam war
- nuclear threat
- the power of protest
- moratorium
- 1960s
- american history
- politics
McCarthy Cast
Joseph McCarthy leads the cast, with Edward R. Murrow and Jelani Cobb. Directed by Sharon Grimberg; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sharon Grimberg
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Joseph McCarthy as themselves - Edward R. Murrow as themselves
- Jelani Cobb as themselves
- Tim Naftali as themselves
Also Starring in McCarthy
· 9 more- Beverly Gage Themselves
- Donald Ritchie Themselves
- Sam Tanenhaus Themselves
- John Madigan Themselves
- Alvin Spivak Themselves
- Leon Kamin Themselves
- David Lattimore Themselves
- Dolly Plesser Themselves
- Cody Splitt Themselves
More from Sharon Grimberg
One more film directed by Sharon Grimberg: The Circus.
McCarthy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of McCarthy.
McCarthy Also Known As
Also known as “American Experience: McCarthy”.
- Also known as
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- American Experience: McCarthy
Seen McCarthy?
Movies Like McCarthy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tail Gunner Joe, Good Night, and Good Luck. and Murrow.
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Tail Gunner Joe 1977 -
Good Night, and Good Luck. 2005 -
Murrow 1986 -
Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists 1983 -
Where's My Roy Cohn? 2019 -
The Fog of War 2003 -
The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara 2003 -
Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist 1998 -
Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn 2019 -
Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal 2022 -
Requiem for the American Dream 2016 -
All the President's Men 1976
McCarthy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of McCarthy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is McCarthy?
McCarthy runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was McCarthy released?
McCarthy was released on January 6, 2020.
Who directed McCarthy?
McCarthy was directed by Sharon Grimberg.
More films by Sharon Grimberg Who is in the cast of McCarthy?
McCarthy stars Joseph McCarthy, Edward R. Murrow and Jelani Cobb, among 13 credited actors.
Does McCarthy have a post-credit scene?
No. McCarthy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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