The read
It runs a compact 1h 26m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Larry GelbartWriter
- Michael EnglerDirector
Cast
- Tim ReidChip Chatworth
- Marcia StrassmanMerry Chase
- Buck HenryClay Fielder
- Richard KileyArcher Bowman
- Ed Begley Jr.Steward Butler
- Mark L. TaylorFoster Child
- David Ogden StiersShepherd Hunter
- Henry JonesOral Proctor
- Bruno KirbyAbel Lamb
- Ron VawterNat Picker
- Jerry OrbachClifton Byers
- Ben SteinMarvin Rotweiler
Stills
Themes
theater playwatergate scandalsatirepolitical satiresenate hearing