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The Imagemaker

The Imagemaker

1986Movie⏱️ 1h 33mR
DramaThriller
⭐ 4.8
IMDB Rating
176 votes

Roger Blackwell has been a media advisor to countless politicians: probably one too many. He is set on using his experience to make a film about manipulation of the media by unscrupulous politicos.

Director
Hal Weiner
Writers
Dick Goldberg, Hal Weiner
Stars
Michael Nouri, Anne Twomey, Jerry Orbach
Release Date
January 24, 1986
Language
English
Country
United States
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Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Michael Nouri
Michael Nouri
as Roger Blackwell
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Anne Twomey
as Molly Grainger
Jerry Orbach
Jerry Orbach
as Byron Caine
Jessica Harper
Jessica Harper
as Cynthia
Farley Granger
Farley Granger
as Ambassador Hoyle
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Richard Bauer
as Morris Brodkin
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Roger Frazier
as Victor Griffin
Maury Povich
Maury Povich
as Talk-Show Host
Jerome Dempsey
Jerome Dempsey
as Congressman Lyons
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Arthur Dailey
as Black Man

πŸ’° Box Office

$24,562
Domestic Gross
$24,562
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Filming Location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

🏷️ Keywords

politicianwashington d.c.cynicismmedia advisorsuicide

🎯 Categories

DramaThriller

⭐ Featured Review

Melodrama Exposes Its Own Weaknesses More Than It Does Those Of Its Targeted Subjects.
by rsoonsa β€’ 2006-10-22
3/10

"Since the beginnings of cinema, corruption on high has been a preeminent theme that transcends film genres, and has ever required a deft hand with a script in order to successfully pillory qualified targets. Unfortunately, such skill is not available for this shallowly constructed melodrama that provides no compelling angles, but rather a superfluity of plotting threads hugely contributing to a largely absurd scenario in the face of doubtless praiseworthy intentions. Sharing the spotlight with political chicanery is dishonesty among members of the media, Michael Nouri heading the cast as Roger..."

πŸ“– Synopsis

Roger Blackwell has been a media advisor to countless politicians: probably one too many. He is set on using his experience to make a film about manipulation of the media by unscrupulous politicos.