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Mastergate (1992)

NR · 1992-11-01 · 1h 26m · EN
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A "play on words" about a fictional political scandal concerning covert arms deals and double-dealing government operatives, satirizing the Watergate hearings of 1972-1973.

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Larry GelbartWriterMichael EnglerDirector

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Tim ReidTim ReidChip ChatworthMarcia StrassmanMarcia StrassmanMerry ChaseBuck HenryBuck HenryClay FielderRichard KileyRichard KileyArcher BowmanEd Begley Jr.Ed Begley Jr.Steward ButlerMark L. TaylorMark L. TaylorFoster ChildDavid Ogden StiersDavid Ogden StiersShepherd HunterHenry JonesHenry JonesOral ProctorBruno KirbyBruno KirbyAbel LambRon VawterRon VawterNat PickerJerry OrbachJerry OrbachClifton ByersBen SteinBen SteinMarvin Rotweiler

Keywords

SatireTheater playPolitical satireWatergate scandalTheatre playSenate hearingPuns

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySatire · Theater Play · Political SatireDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference254135Actor preference38810 · 69997 · 69998

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What is Mastergate about?

A "play on words" about a fictional political scandal concerning covert arms deals and double-dealing government operatives, satirizing the Watergate hearings of 1972-1973.

How long is Mastergate?

Mastergate has a runtime of 86 minutes.