Edward R. Murrow - The McCarthy Years
Synopsis
McCARTHY YEARS turns back the clock to the Fifties, a time when the country lurched into a murky period of blacklists and witch-hunts for alleged Communists, all led by a young senator named Joseph McCarthy. Revered for his bravery and incorruptibility, Murrow made a controversial series of broadcasts that challenged McCarthy's abuses of power, which--as this gripping program investigates--signaled the emergence of television news as a momentous and highly influential force in American life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
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- Original Title
- Edward R. Murrow - The McCarthy Years
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
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What is Edward R. Murrow - The McCarthy Years about?
McCARTHY YEARS turns back the clock to the Fifties, a time when the country lurched into a murky period of blacklists and witch-hunts for alleged Communists, all led by a young senator named Joseph McCarthy. Revered for his bravery and incorruptibility, Murrow made a controversial series of broadcasts that challenged McCarthy's abuses of power, which--as this gripping program investigates--signaled the emergence of television news as a momentous and highly influential force in American life.
Who directed Edward R. Murrow - The McCarthy Years?
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Who stars in Edward R. Murrow - The McCarthy Years?
The principal cast of Edward R. Murrow - The McCarthy Years includes Walter Cronkite.
When was Edward R. Murrow - The McCarthy Years released and how long is it?
Edward R. Murrow - The McCarthy Years was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.