Roger Blackwell has been a media advisor to countless politicians: probably one too many. He is set on using his experience to make a film about manipulation of the media by unscrupulous politicos.
Acting
Michael Nouri's sweaty, desperate charisma carries every frame.
Writing
Meta-narrative that predicted our reality TV political hellscape.
Director
Hal Weiner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Reagan's second term, the film predicted the rise of candidate-as-brand politics that would dominate the 1990s and beyond.
Farley Granger's brief role as the disgraced Ambassador was his return to serious drama after decades away from Hollywood's spotlight.
US
