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Citizen Cohn

1992-08-22 · 107 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · TV Movie · History

As lawyer and power broker Roy Cohn lies dying of AIDS in a private hospital room, ghosts from his past visit him as he reflects on his life and loves.

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Directors
Frank Pierson
Production companies
HBO Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James WoodsJames WoodsRoy Marcus Cohn
Joe Don BakerJoe Don BakerSen. Joseph McCarthy
Joseph BolognaJoseph BolognaWalter Winchell
Ed FlandersEd FlandersJoseph N. Welch
Frederic ForrestFrederic ForrestDashiell Hammett
Lee GrantLee GrantDora Cohn
Pat HinglePat HingleJ. Edgar Hoover
John McMartinJohn McMartinOlder Doctor
Josef SommerJosef SommerAlbert Cohn
Daniel BenzaliDaniel BenzaliFrancis Joseph Cardinal Spellman
Tovah FeldshuhTovah FeldshuhIva Schlesinger
John FinnJohn FinnSen. Charles Potter
Frances FosterFrances FosterFirst Annie Lee Moss
Allen GarfieldAllen GarfieldAbe Feller
David Marshall GrantDavid Marshall GrantRobert F. Kennedy
Joe GrifasiJoe GrifasiGerald Walpin
Daniel Hugh KellyDaniel Hugh KellyCongressman Neil Gallagher
Karen LudwigKaren LudwigEthel Rosenberg
Novella NelsonNovella NelsonSecond Annie Lee Moss
Peter MaloneyPeter MaloneyRay Kaplan

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