Mastergate (1992)
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.
Director: Michael Engler
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: November 1, 1992
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Bill McRae
Production: Showtime Networks, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions, Imagination Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
theater play, watergate scandal, satire, political satire, senate hearing
More Films by Director: Michael Engler
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Mastergate stars Tim Reid, Marcia Strassman, Buck Henry, Richard Kiley, Ed Begley Jr., Mark L. Taylor.
- How long is Mastergate?
- Mastergate has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Mastergate?
- Mastergate is a Comedy film.
- Where was Mastergate produced?
- Mastergate was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Mastergate?
- The themes of Mastergate include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.