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Citizen Cohn

1992 · 107 min

A haunting, claustrophobic character study that feels like a ghost story of power and paranoia, anchored by a ferocious performance.

Directed by: Frank Pierson
Genres: Drama, Tv movie, History
Starring: James Woods, Joe Don Baker, Joseph Bologna

Tagline: He was McCarthy's loyal partner. The Kennedys' worst enemy. The F.B.I.'s best friend. The country's greatest nightmare.
Overview: As lawyer and power broker Roy Cohn lies dying of AIDS in a private hospital room, ghosts from his past visit him as he reflects on his life and loves.

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Directed by: Frank Pierson
Genres: Drama, Tv movie, History
Starring: James Woods, Joe Don Baker, Joseph Bologna

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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
corruption
identity
guilt
death
Places: hospital
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Horror	2
Humour	2
Realism	8
Romance	1
Tension	6
Darkness	8
Complexity	7
Emotional weight	8

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