Citizen Cohn (1992)
He was McCarthy's loyal partner. The Kennedys' worst enemy. The F.B.I.'s best friend. The country's greatest nightmare.
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.
Director: Frank Pierson
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, History
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: August 22, 1992
Cast
- James Woods - Roy Marcus Cohn
- Joe Don Baker - Sen. Joseph McCarthy
- Joseph Bologna - Walter Winchell
- Ed Flanders - Joseph N. Welch
- Frederic Forrest - Dashiell Hammett
- Lee Grant - Dora Cohn
- Pat Hingle - J. Edgar Hoover
- John McMartin - Older Doctor
- Josef Sommer - Albert Cohn
- Daniel Benzali - Francis Joseph Cardinal Spellman
Screenplay
Music: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: Paul Elliott
Editing: Peter Zinner
Production: HBO Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies
Keywords
historical figure
More Films by Director: Frank Pierson
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.
- Who stars in Citizen Cohn?
- Citizen Cohn stars James Woods, Joe Don Baker, Joseph Bologna, Ed Flanders, Frederic Forrest, Lee Grant.
- How long is Citizen Cohn?
- Citizen Cohn has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Citizen Cohn?
- Citizen Cohn is a Drama, TV Movie, History film.
- Where was Citizen Cohn produced?
- Citizen Cohn was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Citizen Cohn?
- The themes of Citizen Cohn include: Historical Figures and Biographies.