Point of Order!
"The Army-McCarthy Hearings of 1954"
Originally released in 1964. Point of Order! is a documentary film. directed by Emile de Antonio.
Starring Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn
Synopsis
Point of Order is compiled from TV footage of the 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings, in which the Army accused Senator McCarthy of improperly pressuring the Army for special privileges for Private David Schine, formerly of McCarthy's investigative staff. McCarthy accused the Army of holding Schine hostage to keep him from searching for Communists in the Army. These hearings resulted in McCarthy's eventual censure for conduct unbecoming a senator.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1964
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point of Order! about?
Point of Order is compiled from TV footage of the 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings, in which the Army accused Senator McCarthy of improperly pressuring the Army for special privileges for Private David ...
Who directed Point of Order!?
Point of Order! was directed by Emile de Antonio.
How long is Point of Order!?
Point of Order! has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Point of Order! released?
Point of Order! was released on January 14, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Point of Order!?
The main cast of Point of Order! includes Joseph McCarthy, Roy Cohn.