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Mastergate

1992-11-01 · 86 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy

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.

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Directors
Michael Engler
Production companies
Showtime Networks, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions, Imagination Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tim ReidTim ReidChip Chatworth
Marcia StrassmanMarcia StrassmanMerry Chase
Buck HenryBuck HenryClay Fielder
Richard KileyRichard KileyArcher Bowman
Ed Begley Jr.Ed Begley Jr.Steward Butler
Mark L. TaylorMark L. TaylorFoster Child
David Ogden StiersDavid Ogden StiersShepherd Hunter
Henry JonesHenry JonesOral Proctor
Bruno KirbyBruno KirbyAbel Lamb
Ron VawterRon VawterNat Picker
Jerry OrbachJerry OrbachClifton Byers
Ben SteinBen SteinMarvin Rotweiler
Ken HowardKen HowardSecretary of State Courtleigh Bishop
Pat MoritaPat MoritaSenator Naito
James CoburnJames CoburnMajor Manley Battle
Louis GiambalvoLouis GiambalvoLance Boyle
Darren McGavinDarren McGavinFolsom Bunting
Robert GuillaumeRobert GuillaumeSenator Sellers
Dennis WeaverDennis WeaverVice President Dale Burden
Burgess MeredithBurgess MeredithWiley Slaughter

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