Mastergate
Synopsis
A "play on words" about a fictional political scandal concerning covert arms deals and double-dealing government operatives, satirizing the Watergate hearings of 1972-1973.
Top Cast
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Tim Reid
Chip Chatworth
Marcia Strassman
Merry Chase
Buck Henry
Clay Fielder
Richard Kiley
Archer Bowman
Ed Begley Jr.
Steward Butler
Mark L. Taylor
Foster Child
David Ogden Stiers
Shepherd Hunter
Henry Jones
Oral Proctor
Bruno Kirby
Abel Lamb
Ron Vawter
Nat Picker
Jerry Orbach
Clifton Byers
Ben Stein
Marvin Rotweiler
Ken Howard
Secretary of State Courtleigh Bishop
Pat Morita
Senator Naito
James Coburn
Major Manley Battle
Louis Giambalvo
Lance Boyle
Darren McGavin
Folsom Bunting
Robert Guillaume
Senator Sellers
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Engler
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Gelbart
- Original Score
- Bill McRae
- Original Title
- Mastergate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions, Imagination Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Engler
Larry Gelbart
Bill McRae
Charles H. Joffe, David Jablin
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Gelbart
Writer
Michael Engler
Director
David Jablin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mastergate
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What is Mastergate about?
A "play on words" about a fictional political scandal concerning covert arms deals and double-dealing government operatives, satirizing the Watergate hearings of 1972-1973.
Who directed Mastergate?
Mastergate was directed by Michael Engler.
Who stars in Mastergate?
The principal cast of Mastergate includes Tim Reid, Marcia Strassman, Buck Henry, Richard Kiley, Ed Begley Jr..
When was Mastergate released and how long is it?
Mastergate was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Mastergate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mastergate was composed by Bill McRae.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mastergate?
Mastergate holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).