The Real American: Joe McCarthy(2011)
The Real American: Joe McCarthy Synopsis
An unflinching look at the rise and fall of one of the most infamous political figures in US history.
The Real American: Joe McCarthy (2011) is a documentary and history film directed by Lutz Hachmeister, released on June 14, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars John Sessions, Justine Waddell, Trystan Gravelle and Philip Bulcock.
- Director:
- Lutz Hachmeister
- Writers:
- Lutz Hachmeister, Simone Höller, Annkatrin Schiller
- Production:
- HMR Produktion, ZDF/Arte, Eikon Media
- Status:
- Released
The Real American: Joe McCarthy Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Sessions
as Joe McCarthy
Justine Waddell
as Jean Kerr
Trystan Gravelle
as Roy Cohn
Philip Bulcock
as Alvin Spivak
Tim Ahern
as Allen Welsh Dulles
James Garnon
as Richard Nixon
- Al Gregg
Al Gregg
as Reporter
Ryan McCluskey
as William Bundy
Philip Rosch
as Steve Miller
Cosima Shaw
as Louise
Daniel Fritz
as David Schine
Jesse Inman
as Francis Carr
Key crew
Directed by Lutz Hachmeister, written by Lutz Hachmeister, Simone Höller and Annkatrin Schiller.
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The Real American: Joe McCarthy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Real American: Joe McCarthy online?
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Who stars in The Real American: Joe McCarthy?
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The main cast of The Real American: Joe McCarthy (2011) includes John Sessions, Justine Waddell, Trystan Gravelle, Philip Bulcock and Tim Ahern. The film was directed by Lutz Hachmeister. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Real American: Joe McCarthy released?
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The Real American: Joe McCarthy was released on June 14, 2011 and runs for 1h 32m.