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      Tail Gunner Joe

      1977 2h 24m Drama List
      Reviews Journalists track the rise and fall of Sen. Joseph McCarthy (Peter Boyle) and his 1950s Communist witch hunt. Read More Read Less

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      James S Originally saw this film while in college. Viewed it again after reading Robert Caro's LBJ bio, "Master of the Senate". Made-for-TV historical bio-pic about the 1950s McCarthy hearings. Balanced post-Watergate (1977) effort, drawing a few paralells with Nixon (himself a lesser-character). Burgess Meredith (fresh from his critically acclaimed "Rocky" role) steals the show uttering the immortal question, "Have you lost your sense of decency, Senator?" Patricia Neal turns a noteworthy performance as steel-spined Sen. Margaret Chase Smith. Peter Boyle more than holds his own in the difficult title role. Ambitiously includes Truman, Marshall, Acheson, Ike, RFK & Roy Cohn portrayals. Three hours well spent. Dated references to same-sex attraction. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Journalists track the rise and fall of Sen. Joseph McCarthy (Peter Boyle) and his 1950s Communist witch hunt.
      Director
      Jud Taylor
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      2h 24m