Tail Gunner Joe

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Tail Gunner Joe
Directed by Jud Taylor
Produced by George Eckstein
Written by Lane Slate
Starring Peter Boyle
Burgess Meredith
John Forsythe
Music by Billy May
Cinematography Ric Waite
Editing by Bernard J. Small
Release date(s) 6 February 1977
Running time 145 min
Country USA
Language English
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Tail Gunner Joe was a 1977 television movie dramatizing the life of Senator Joseph McCarthy. It was nominated for six Emmy awards and won two: best writing and best supporting actor for Burgess Meredith's portrayal of Joseph Welch. It starred Peter Boyle (as McCarthy) and John Forsythe.

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