Washington: Behind closed doors
| Television series | |
|---|---|
| German title | Washington: Behind closed doors |
| Original title | Washington: Behind Closed Doors |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| year | 1977 |
| Production company |
Paramount Television |
| length | 125 minutes |
| Episodes | 6 in 1 season |
| genre | drama |
| Director | Gary Nelson |
| idea | David W. Rintels |
| script |
Eric Bercovici John Ehrlichman David W. Rintels |
| production |
Eric Bercovici Frank Cardea Stanley Kallis Norman S. Powell David W. Rintels |
| music |
Dominic Frontiere Richard Markowitz |
| camera |
Joseph F. Biroc Jack Swain |
| cut |
Gerard Wilson Harry Kaye Arthur Hilton |
| First broadcast | September 6, 1977 on ABC |
| German-language first broadcast |
April 6, 1978 on BR Television |
| occupation | |
Washington: Behind Closed Doors ( Washington: Behind Closed Doors ) is a 1977 American television miniseries. It was produced by Paramount Television and broadcast six consecutive nights on ABC from September 6-11, 1977 .
The plot is loosely based on the book The Company by John Ehrlichman , which is based on the author's work as an advisor to the Nixon government .
action
The film is a fictional retelling of the Watergate affair (loosely based on the book The Company by former Nixon advisor John Ehrlichman ) and shows the rise of a power-hungry American president and the men around him who ensure that he stays in office : After President Esker Anderson resigns, Senator Richard Monckton will succeed him, supported by his team led by Frank Flaherty. The series begins as a soap opera but evolves into a study of corrupting power.
occupation
- Cliff Robertson : William Martin
- Jason Robards : President Richard Monckton
- Stefanie Powers : Sally Whalen
- Robert Vaughn : Frank Flaherty
- Lois Nettleton : Linda Martin
- Barry Nelson : Bob Bailey
- Harold Gould : Carl Tessler
- Tony Bill : Adam Gardiner
- Andy Griffith : President Esker Scott Anderson
- John Houseman : Myron Dunn
- David Selby : Roger Castle
- Meg Foster : Jenny Jamison
- Peter Coffield : Eli McGinn
- Frances Lee McCain : Paula Stoner Gardiner
- Barry Primus : Joe Wisnovsky
- Diana Ewing : Kathy Ferris
- Lara Parker : Wanda Elliott
- John Lehne : Tucker Tallford
- Alan Oppenheimer : Simon Cappell
- Nicholas Pryor : Hank Ferris
- Frank Marth : Lawrence Allison
- Thayer David : Elmer Morse
- George Gaynes : Brewster Perry
- Linden Chiles : Jack Atherton
- Skip Homeier : Lars Haglund
- John Randolph : Bennett Lowman
- Bonnie Bartlett : Joan Bailey
publication
The miniseries with a total length of 12½ hours was first broadcast in six parts on consecutive evenings from September 6 to 11, 1977 on ABC . In Germany, the series was divided into twelve episodes and was broadcast on BR television from April 6, 1978 . It was released on DVD on June 5, 2012.
Awards
Robert Vaughn received an Emmy Award for portraying the Chief of Staff, and the series was named Best Miniseries, Jason Robards for portraying President Richard Monckton, Gary Nelson for Best Director, Joseph Biroc and Jack Swain for Best Cinematography, Jack DeShields and Jamie Claytor was nominated for the best art director and Barbara Kreiger for the best stage design.
- Primetime Emmy Award: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Robert Vaughn (Won)
- Primetime Emmy Award: Best Miniseries (nominated)
- Primetime Emmy Award: Best Actor in a Miniseries or a TV Movie - Jason Robards (Nominee)
Individual evidence
- ^ A b John J. O'Connor: TV: Opening Washington Doors . In: The New York Times . September 6, 1977.
- ↑ a b Washington: Behind Closed Doors (1977) . In: Turner Classic Moves . Archived from the original on August 24, 2012.
- ↑ Washington: Behind Closed Doors, Season 1, Episode Guide . In: TV Guide .
- ↑ Broadcast dates. In: Fernsehserien.de. Accessed July 31, 2020 .
- ^ Washington: Behind Closed Doors, box set . In: Amazon.com .
Web links
- Washington: Behind Closed Doors at the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Washington: Behind closed doors at Fernsehserien.de