Citizen Cohn
“He was McCarthy's loyal partner. The Kennedys' worst enemy. The F.B.I.'s best friend. The country's greatest nightmare.”
Synopsis
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.
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"Citizen Cohn" (1992 - Frank Pierson)
Type: Clip • Published 2019-10-27
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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
Tovah Feldshuh
Iva Schlesinger
John Finn
Sen. Charles Potter
Frances Foster
First Annie Lee Moss
Allen Garfield
Abe Feller
David Marshall Grant
Robert F. Kennedy
Joe Grifasi
Gerald Walpin
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Congressman Neil Gallagher
Karen Ludwig
Ethel Rosenberg
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Pierson
- Screenplay & Story
- David Franzoni, Nicolas von Hoffman
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Citizen Cohn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Pierson
David Franzoni, Nicolas von Hoffman
Thomas Newman
Paul Elliott
Peter Zinner
Doro Bachrach, Linda Gottlieb, Mark Rosenberg, Paula Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Pierson
Director
David Franzoni
Writer
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Stephen Marsh
Production Design
Paul Elliott
Director of Photography
Jill M. Ohanneson
Costume Design
Doro Bachrach
Producer
Peter Zinner
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Citizen Cohn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Citizen Cohn includes James Woods, Joe Don Baker, Joseph Bologna, Ed Flanders, Frederic Forrest.
When was Citizen Cohn released and how long is it?
Citizen Cohn was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Citizen Cohn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Citizen Cohn was composed by Thomas Newman.
Is Citizen Cohn based on a book or true story?
Citizen Cohn is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Nicolas von Hoffman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Citizen Cohn?
Citizen Cohn holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).