Mastergate (1992)

Name: Mastergate
Director: Michael Engler
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1992-11-01
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Tim Reid, Marcia Strassman, Buck Henry, Richard Kiley

Comedy

Director: Michael Engler

Cast: Tim Reid, Marcia Strassman, Buck Henry, Richard Kiley

7.7

Runtime86 min

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A "play on words" about a fictional political scandal concerning covert arms deals and double-dealing government operatives, satirizing the Watergate hearings of 1972-1973.

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Mastergate is a critically acclaimed 1992 political satire film directed by Michael Engler. The film received positive reviews, with critics praising its sharp, humorous take on the Watergate scandal. Based on its IMDb rating of 7.7/10, Mastergate seems to have also found a receptive audience among viewers.

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Mastergate, the 1992 satire directed by Michael Engler, offers a clever and biting take on the political scandals of the past. With a stellar cast including Tim Reid, Marcia Strassman, and Buck Henry, this 'play on words' about covert arms deals and government double-dealing provides sharp social commentary wrapped in uproarious comedy.

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Mastergate is a play by Larry Gelbart, which he describes as "A Play On Words". The title refers to a fictional political scandal enacted on "Master Pictures Studios", a fictional movie company that is actually a cover for arms trading. The title of the play also references other real-life political scandals, such as Watergate and others subsequently given the suffix -gate.