Reply #7: I may be wrong but [View All]

[MissWaverly]

most of the film "McCarthy" was played by himself through actual footage from the time.
I think there was only 1 small scene where he attacks Murrow where an actual actor
was used. But if people are saying over the top-that was Joe McCarthy. He had penetrating
eyes and he had a deep voice which he was able to use well for dramatic effect. I was only
a kid at the time, but you cannot imagine the fear that gripped the land, anyone, anywhere
could be accused on the slightest gossip. Your life would be ruined, you would lose your
job and you would be shunned. All on an innuendo.