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The Plot Against America (2020): Cast

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The Plot Against America is a 2020 drama directed by Thomas Schlamme and Minkie Spiro, starring John Turturro as Rabbi Lionel Bengelsdorf, Winona Ryder and Zoe Kazan. It runs 6 hours 2 minutes.

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The Plot Against America (2020) movie poster
Runtime
6h 2m (362 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Plot Against America About?

The premise of The Plot Against America without spoilers.

Through the eyes of a Jewish family in New Jersey, this alternate history follows the nation’s decline when famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, running on a xenophobic populist platform, becomes president and steers America toward fascism. Their ordinary life shows how quickly freedoms can be lost.

The Plot Against America Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • alternative reality
  • alternative history
  • new jersey
  • alternate history
  • tv mini series
  • american history
  • world war two
  • antisemitism
  • american nazi
  • american politics
  • american jew
  • president of the united states
+5 more
  • charles lindbergh character
  • 1940s
  • political drama
  • period drama
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Plot Against America Cast & Characters

John Turturro leads the cast as Rabbi Lionel Bengelsdorf, with Winona Ryder as Evelyn Finkel and Zoe Kazan as Bess Finkel. Directed by Thomas Schlamme and Minkie Spiro; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Thomas Schlamme and Minkie Spiro

More films directed by Thomas Schlamme and Minkie Spiro, best-rated first: Miss Firecracker, So I Married an Axe Murderer, A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote and Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long.

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The Plot Against America Trailers & Videos

The teaser of The Plot Against America.

The Plot Against America | Official Teaser | HBO
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The Plot Against America Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “反美阴谋” and “La conjura contra América”.

Also known as
  • 反美阴谋
  • La conjura contra América
  • Заговор против Америки
  • Összeesküvés Amerika ellen
  • Заговорът срещу Америка
  • הקנוניה נגד אמריקה
  • Spisek przeciwko Ameryce
  • El complot contra América
  • 美國外史
  • Il complotto contro l'America
  • 美国外史
  • Spinkutie proti Amerike
+8 more
  • 플롯 어게인스트: 미국을 향한 음모
  • المؤامرة ضد أميركا
  • Spiknutí proti Americe
  • Завера против Америке
  • Le complot contre l'Amérique
  • Змова проти Америки
  • ชนยิวขอเล่า เผด็จการเน่าใน
  • Zarota proti Ameriki

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The Plot Against America FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Plot Against America, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Plot Against America?

The Plot Against America runs 6 hours 2 minutes (362 minutes).

Who directed The Plot Against America?

The Plot Against America was directed by Thomas Schlamme and Minkie Spiro.

More films by Thomas Schlamme

Who is in the cast of The Plot Against America?

The Plot Against America stars John Turturro as Rabbi Lionel Bengelsdorf, Winona Ryder as Evelyn Finkel and Zoe Kazan as Bess Finkel, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Plot Against America have a post-credit scene?

No. The Plot Against America has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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