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(drama, history)
In the early 1950's, the threat of Communism created an air of paranoia in the United States and exploiting those fears was Senator 'Joseph McCarthy (II)' (qv) of Wisconsin. However, CBS reporter 'Edward R. Murrow (I)' (qv) and his producer 'Fred W. Friendly' (qv) decided to take a stand and challenge McCarthy and expose him for the fear monger he was. However, their actions took a great personal toll on both men, but they stood by their convictions and helped to bring down one of the most controversial senators in American history..
actors:
| David Strathairn | as Edward R. Murrow |
| Robert Downey Jr. | as Joe Wershba |
| Patricia Clarkson | as Shirley Wershba |
| Ray Wise | as Don Hollenbeck |
| Frank Langella | as William Paley |
| Jeff Daniels | as Sig Mickelson |
| George Clooney | as Fred Friendly |
| Tate Donovan | as Jesse Zousmer |
| Thomas McCarthy | as Palmer Williams |
| Matt Ross | as Eddie Scott |
| Reed Diamond | as John Aaron |
| Robert John Burke | as Charlie Mack |
| Grant Heslov | as Don Hewitt |
| Alex Borstein | as Natalie |
| Rose Abdoo | as Millie Lerner |
George Clooney
rating:7.80
See also: Drama: Siege, The
See also: David Strathairn in We Are Marshall
See also Drama Book of Swords, The