Movie

An Empire of Reason

198858m

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Good to know

Director: Ellen Giffard, Muffie Meyer
Release date: 1988-07-03
Runtime: 58m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Middlemarch Films

About An Empire of Reason

An Empire of Reason is a 1988 movie in the Documentary, Drama and History genres, directed by Ellen Giffard and Muffie Meyer, starring Cokie Roberts, William F. Buckley Jr. and Walter Cronkite. It has a runtime of 58 minutes. Below you can see where to watch An Empire of Reason in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Docudrama about the debate surrounding New York State's ratification of the United States Constitution. Historical figures wear modern dress and use familiar language to help today's audience understand firsthand the forces that shaped this country two hundred years ago. The argument, characters, passions and debating points are historically accurate, but the language and the medium of the debate is modern in form. Present day newscasters and commentators play themselves, reporting on the events of the 1780s as though they were occurring now.

Cast

Cokie Roberts

Self - Host

William F. Buckley Jr.

Self

Walter Cronkite

Self

John Chancellor

Self

Phil Donahue

Self

Robert MacNeil

Self

Andrea Mitchell

Self

Al Roker

Self

Forrest Sawyer

Self

Jamey Sheridan

Daniel Shays

Ed Koch

Mayor of New York City, 1788

James Rebhorn

Jesse Woodhull

Themes & keywords

new york stateusa historymedia & politics

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch An Empire of Reason in Canada?+

An Empire of Reason is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is An Empire of Reason on Netflix?+

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How long is An Empire of Reason?+

An Empire of Reason has a runtime of 58 minutes (58 minutes).

Who stars in An Empire of Reason?+

An Empire of Reason stars Cokie Roberts, William F. Buckley Jr., Walter Cronkite, John Chancellor and Phil Donahue.

When did An Empire of Reason come out?+

An Empire of Reason is a 1988 movie directed by Ellen Giffard and Muffie Meyer.

What genre is An Empire of Reason?+

An Empire of Reason is Documentary, Drama and History film.

Who directed An Empire of Reason?+

An Empire of Reason was directed by Ellen Giffard and Muffie Meyer.