Movie

McCarthy

“Power Feeds on Fear”

★ 8.0(3)20202h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Sharon Grimberg
Release date: 2020-01-06
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: PBS American Experience

McCarthy — trailer

About McCarthy

McCarthy is a 2020 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Sharon Grimberg, starring Joseph McCarthy, Donald Ritchie and Beverly Gage. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch McCarthy in Turkey — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

"McCarthy" chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who came to power after a stunning victory in an election no one thought he could win. Once in office, he declared that there was a vast conspiracy threatening America — emanating not from a rival superpower, but from within. Free of restraint or oversight, he conducted a crusade against those he accused of being enemies of the state, a chilling campaign marked by groundless accusations, bullying intimidation, grandiose showmanship and cruel victimization. With lawyer Roy Cohn at his side, he belittled critics, spinning a web of lies and distortions while spreading fear and confusion. After years in the headlines, he was brought down by his own excesses and overreach. But his name lives on linked to the modern-day witch hunt we call “McCarthyism.”

Cast

Joseph McCarthy

Self - (archive footage)

Donald Ritchie

Self

Beverly Gage

Self

Tim Naftali

Self

Jelani Cobb

Self

Sam Tanenhaus

Self

John Madigan

Self

Edward R. Murrow

Self - (archive footage)

Alvin Spivak

Self

Leon Kamin

Self

David Lattimore

Self

Dolly Plesser

Self

Themes & keywords

cold warbiographymccarthy eraanti-communismsocial documentarygovernment regulationjoseph mccarthyusa politicscold war propagandacold war eraamerican politiciandocumentary portrait

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch McCarthy in Turkey?+

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How long is McCarthy?+

McCarthy has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in McCarthy?+

McCarthy stars Joseph McCarthy, Donald Ritchie, Beverly Gage, Tim Naftali and Jelani Cobb.

When did McCarthy come out?+

McCarthy is a 2020 movie directed by Sharon Grimberg.

What genre is McCarthy?+

McCarthy is Documentary and History film.

Who directed McCarthy?+

McCarthy was directed by Sharon Grimberg.