Citizen Cohn (1992) Laserdisc

Citizen Cohn (1992) Laserdisc

Citizen Cohn (1992) is a biographical drama that chronicles the life of Roy Cohn, the controversial and ruthless lawyer who rose to prominence during the McCarthy era. The film explores his role as chief counsel to Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare, his involvement in high-profile prosecutions, and his closeted personal life, all while reflecting on his legacy from his deathbed. James Woods delivers a powerful performance as Roy Cohn, with Joe Don Baker as Senator McCarthy, and Pat Hingle, Ed Flanders, and Frederic Forrest in supporting roles. The film was directed by Frank Pierson and originally aired on HBO.