An Empire of Reason
Synopsis
Docudrama about the debate surrounding New York State's ratification of the United States Constitution. Historical figures wear modern dress and use familiar language to help today's audience understand firsthand the forces that shaped this country two hundred years ago. The argument, characters, passions and debating points are historically accurate, but the language and the medium of the debate is modern in form. Present day newscasters and commentators play themselves, reporting on the events of the 1780s as though they were occurring now.
Top Cast
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Cokie Roberts
Self - Host
William F. Buckley Jr.
Self
Walter Cronkite
Self
John Chancellor
Self
Phil Donahue
Self
Robert MacNeil
Self
Andrea Mitchell
Self
Al Roker
Self
Forrest Sawyer
Self
Jamey Sheridan
Daniel Shays
Ed Koch
Mayor of New York City, 1788
James Rebhorn
Jesse Woodhull
Mario Cuomo
Self
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
Self
François Giroday
Alexander Hamilton
Christopher Curry
John Lansing, Jr.
Nesbitt Blaisdell
Gov. George Clinton
Sol Wachtler
John Jay
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ellen Giffard, Muffie Meyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Blumer
- Original Score
- Arnold Black
- Original Title
- An Empire of Reason
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Middlemarch Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ellen Giffard, Muffie Meyer
Ronald Blumer
Arnold Black
Ed Marritz, Robert Achs, James McCalmont
Alison Ellwood
Ellen Giffard, Muffie Meyer, Nicole A. Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Ellen Giffard
Director
Arnold Black
Original Music Composer
Alison Ellwood
Editor
Ellen Giffard
Producer
Muffie Meyer
Producer
Muffie Meyer
Director
Ed Marritz
Director of Photography
Ronald Blumer
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Empire of Reason
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What is An Empire of Reason about?
Docudrama about the debate surrounding New York State's ratification of the United States Constitution. Historical figures wear modern dress and use familiar language to help today's audience understand firsthand the forces that shaped this country two hundred years ago. The argument, characters, passions and debating points are historically accurate, but the language and the medium of the debate is modern in form. Present day newscasters and commentators play themselves, reporting on the events of the 1780s as though they were occurring now.
Who directed An Empire of Reason?
An Empire of Reason was directed by Ellen Giffard, Muffie Meyer.
Who stars in An Empire of Reason?
The principal cast of An Empire of Reason includes Cokie Roberts, William F. Buckley Jr., Walter Cronkite, John Chancellor, Phil Donahue.
When was An Empire of Reason released and how long is it?
An Empire of Reason was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for An Empire of Reason?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Empire of Reason was composed by Arnold Black.