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The Congress (1989) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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The Congress is a 1989 documentary and history film from director Ken Burns, with a cast led by David McCullough, Cokie Roberts and Alistair Cooke. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and was released on March 19, 1989. The Congress has a TMDB rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 5 votes and is rated G in the United States.
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For 200 years, the United States Congress has been one of the country's most important and least understood institutions. In this elegant, thoughtful and often touching portrait, Ken Burns explores the history and promise of this unique American institution. Using historical photographs and newsreels, evocative live footage and interviews with David Broder, Alistair Cooke, Cokie Roberts, Charles McDowell and others, the award-winning film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress and, in turn, our country.
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David McCullough
Self - Writer / Narrator
Cokie Roberts
Self - Journalist
Alistair Cooke
Self - Journalist
Arthur Miller
Self
Charles McDowell
Self - Newspaperman
Barbara Fields
Self - Historian
John C. Stennis
Self - Former Senator
David S. Broder
Self - Reporter
George Tames
Self - Photographer
James MacGregor Burns
Self - Historian
Jerome Dempsey
(voice)
Shelby Foote
(voice)
Frequently Asked Questions About The Congress
What is the release date of The Congress?
The Congress was released on March 19, 1989.
How long is The Congress?
The Congress runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Congress?
The Congress stars David McCullough as Self - Writer / Narrator, Cokie Roberts as Self - Journalist, Alistair Cooke as Self - Journalist and Arthur Miller as Self. The cast also includes Charles McDowell, Barbara Fields, John C. Stennis and David S. Broder.
Who directed The Congress?
The Congress was directed by Ken Burns. The screenplay is credited to Bernard Weisberger and David McCullough.
What kind of movie is The Congress?
The Congress is listed on TMDB as a mix of documentary and history.
What is The Congress rated?
The Congress is rated G in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.6/10 from 5 votes.
What should I watch if I liked The Congress?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Congress include The Untold History Of The United States (2012), I Am Heath Ledger (2017), Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019), 9/11: Inside the President's War Room (2021) and Red Army (2015).
Can I stream the full movie of The Congress on 123Movies?
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