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Nov 1, 1992 · Mastergate: Directed by Michael Engler. With Tim Reid, Marcia Strassman, Buck Henry, Richard Kiley. Based on a satirical play about the U.S. Senate Watergate hearings in 1973-74.
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- Comedy
- Michael Engler
- 1992-11-01
Presented as TV coverage of a Congressional hearing, Mastergate describes an elaborate parody of Iran-Contra, in which illegal arms shipments are made using a big budget Hollywood action film as cover.
Overview. 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.
Mastergate is a play by Larry Gelbart, which he describes as "A Play On Words". The title refers to a fictional political scandal enacted on "Master Pictures Studios", a fictional movie company that is actually a cover for arms trading.
A play on words about a fictional political scandal concerning covert arms deals and doubledealing government operatives satirizing the Watergate hearings of 19721973. Starring Tim Reid Marcia ...
- Michael Engler
- Tim Reid
An adaptation of Larry Gelbart's play about the U.S. Senate Watergate hearings in 1973-74. In this political satire, it is alleged that government functionaries used a Hollywood studio to funnel money to right-wing guerrillas.
- Michael Engler
- Darren Mcgavin
Synopsis. 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. Cast.