Overview
Herbert Stempel's transformation into an unexpected television personality unfolds as he secures victory on the cherished American game show, 'Twenty-One.' However, when the show introduces the highly skilled contestant Charles Van Doren to replace Stempel, it compels Stempel to let out his frustrations and call out the show as rigged. Lawyer Richard Goodwin steps in and attempts to uncover the orchestrated deception behind the scenes.
Details
- Director
- Robert Redford
- Writer
- Paul Attanasio
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $31,000,000
Cast
Allan Rich
Christopher McDonald
David Paymer
Elizabeth Wilson
Hank Azaria
Johann Carlo
John Turturro
Paul Scofield
Ralph Fiennes
Rob Morrow
Keywords
1950s
audacious
awestruck
based on true story
cruel
fighting the system
frustrated
game show
idealism
idealist
investigation
lawyer
manipulation
manipulation of the media
product placement
quiz
tv ratings
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