An Empire of Reason(1988)
An Empire of Reason Synopsis
Docudrama about the debate surrounding New York State's ratification of the United States Constitution. Historical figures wear modern dress and use familiar language to help today's audience understand firsthand the forces that shaped this country two hundred years ago. The argument, characters, passions and debating points are historically accurate, but the language and the medium of the debate is modern in form. Present day newscasters and commentators play themselves, reporting on the events of the 1780s as though they were occurring now.
An Empire of Reason (1988) is a documentary, drama and history film directed by Muffie Meyer, released on July 3, 1988 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Cokie Roberts, William F. Buckley Jr., Walter Cronkite and John Chancellor.
- Director:
- Muffie Meyer
- Writers:
- Ronald Blumer
- Producers:
- Ellen Giffard, Muffie Meyer
- Cinematographer:
- Ed Marritz
- Composer:
- Arnold Black
- Production:
- Middlemarch Films
- Status:
- Released
An Empire of Reason Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cokie Roberts
as Self - Host
William F. Buckley Jr.
as Self
Walter Cronkite
as Self
John Chancellor
as Self
Phil Donahue
as Self
Robert MacNeil
as Self
Andrea Mitchell
as Self
Al Roker
as Self
Forrest Sawyer
as Self
Jamey Sheridan
as Daniel Shays
Ed Koch
as Mayor of New York City, 1788
James Rebhorn
as Jesse Woodhull
Key crew
Directed by Muffie Meyer, written by Ronald Blumer, produced by Ellen Giffard and Muffie Meyer.
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An Empire of Reason – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in An Empire of Reason?
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The main cast of An Empire of Reason (1988) includes Cokie Roberts, William F. Buckley Jr., Walter Cronkite, John Chancellor and Phil Donahue. The film was directed by Muffie Meyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An Empire of Reason released?
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An Empire of Reason was released on July 3, 1988 and runs for 58m.