“Power Feeds on Fear”
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McCarthy (2020) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
McCarthy at a Glance
McCarthy is a 2020 documentary and history film from director Sharon Grimberg, featuring Joseph McCarthy, Donald Ritchie and Beverly Gage. It runs 2 hours and was released on January 6, 2020. McCarthy has a TMDB rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes.
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Storyline & Synopsis
"McCarthy" chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who came to power after a stunning victory in an election no one thought he could win. Once in office, he declared that there was a vast conspiracy threatening America — emanating not from a rival superpower, but from within. Free of restraint or oversight, he conducted a crusade against those he accused of being enemies of the state, a chilling campaign marked by groundless accusations, bullying intimidation, grandiose showmanship and cruel victimization. With lawyer Roy Cohn at his side, he belittled critics, spinning a web of lies and distortions while spreading fear and confusion. After years in the headlines, he was brought down by his own excesses and overreach. But his name lives on linked to the modern-day witch hunt we call “McCarthyism.”
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Frequently Asked Questions About McCarthy
What is the release date of McCarthy?
McCarthy was released on January 6, 2020.
How long is McCarthy?
McCarthy runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
Who is in the cast of McCarthy?
McCarthy stars Joseph McCarthy as Self - (archive footage), Donald Ritchie as Self, Beverly Gage as Self and Tim Naftali as Self. The cast also includes Jelani Cobb, Sam Tanenhaus, John Madigan and Edward R. Murrow.
Who directed McCarthy?
McCarthy was directed by Sharon Grimberg. The screenplay is credited to Sharon Grimberg.
What kind of movie is McCarthy?
McCarthy is listed on TMDB as a mix of documentary and history.
What is the TMDB score of McCarthy?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 8.0/10 from 3 votes.
Where can I watch the McCarthy trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for McCarthy, "McCarthy | American Experience | PBS", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked McCarthy?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside McCarthy include Cover-Up (2025), The Soviet Story (2008), To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb (2023), The Untold History Of The United States (2012) and Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019).
Can I stream the full movie of McCarthy on 123Movies?
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