Citizen Cohn
Seen it?1992 | 107 min | Drama, TV Movie, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 3 Emmys, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone who likes knowing it really happened and history buffs. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. Fans of Mr. Turner or Suffragette should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Casting for a Miniseries or a Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Miniseries or a Special – Single Camera Production, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Home Box Office. Also nominated for 9 more Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award. Plus 4 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Pierson
- James WoodsRoy Marcus Cohn
- Joe Don BakerSen. Joseph McCarthy
- Joseph BolognaWalter Winchell
- Ed FlandersJoseph N. Welch
- Frederic ForrestDashiell Hammett
- Lee GrantDora Cohn
- Pat HingleJ. Edgar Hoover
- John McMartinOlder Doctor
- Josef SommerAlbert Cohn
- Daniel BenzaliFrancis Joseph Cardinal Spellman