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A radio host with a voice that could calm a revolution. A nation that stopped breathing when he spoke. The Soviet Union's most trusted broadcaster, whose evening programs held more power than any Politburo meeting. This drama from 1998 explores the fragile line between information and propaganda, where a single microphone becomes the ultimate weapon. In an era of state-controlled truth, one man discovers his words can build a world or tear it down.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1998 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | TV Movie, Drama, History |
| Director | Paul Mazursky |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (17 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director handles the historical material with a restrained, almost clinical precision that makes the psychological tension palpable. Every broadcast feels like a chess move in a game where the stakes are national consciousness.
For those interested in media's quiet power and Cold War psychology, this offers a chilling study of influence. You'll emerge questioning how voices shape reality. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Paul Mazursky
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Late night alone, dim lamp, and the weight of history in the room.
🎭 Cast
Stanley Tucci
Walter Winchell
Glenne Headly
Dallas Wayne
Paul Giamatti
Herman Klurfeld
Christopher Plummer
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Xander Berkeley
Gavreau
Kevin Tighe
William Randolph Hearst
Frank Medrano
Melvin Diamond
Vic Polizos
Sam Hague
John F. O'Donohue
Harry the Doorman
Michael Greene
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