Citizen Cohn
"He was McCarthy's loyal partner. The Kennedys' worst enemy. The F.B.I.'s best friend. The country's greatest nightmare."
Originally released in 1992. Citizen Cohn is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Frank Pierson.
Starring James Woods, Joe Don Baker, and Joseph Bologna
Synopsis
As lawyer and power broker Roy Cohn lies dying of AIDS in a private hospital room, ghosts from his past visit him as he reflects on his life and loves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 22, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Woods
as Roy Marcus Cohn
Joe Don Baker
as Sen. Joseph McCarthy
Joseph Bologna
as Walter Winchell
Ed Flanders
as Joseph N. Welch
Frederic Forrest
as Dashiell Hammett
Lee Grant
as Dora Cohn
Pat Hingle
as J. Edgar Hoover
John McMartin
as Older Doctor
Josef Sommer
as Albert Cohn
Daniel Benzali
as Francis Joseph Cardinal Spellman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citizen Cohn about?
As lawyer and power broker Roy Cohn lies dying of AIDS in a private hospital room, ghosts from his past visit him as he reflects on his life and loves.
Who directed Citizen Cohn?
Citizen Cohn was directed by Frank Pierson.
How long is Citizen Cohn?
Citizen Cohn has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Citizen Cohn released?
Citizen Cohn was released on August 22, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Citizen Cohn?
The main cast of Citizen Cohn includes James Woods, Joe Don Baker, Joseph Bologna, Ed Flanders, Frederic Forrest.