A small clique of Congressmen create a cloning facility to produce replacement body parts for themselves—from captive human clones. [ Parts: The Clonus Horror credits: Dir: Robert S. Fiveson/ Tim Donnelly, Dick Sargent, Peter Graves/ 90 min/ Horror/ Democide, Corrupt Government] “Parts: The Clonus Horror has the distinction of being the only libertarian horror movie of … [Read more...]
Nasty Habits (1977)
The abbess-apparent of a Philadelphia nunnery goes to illegal extremes to insure her election and resigns in disgrace when those extremes become known. [ Nasty Habits: Dir: Michael Lindsay-Hogg/ Glenda Jackson, Melina Mercouri, Geraldine Page/ 92 min/ Comedy/ Britain/ Corrupt Government] “This is a very enjoyable comedy, regardless of whether you know anything about … [Read more...]
All the President’s Men (1976)
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST PICTURE A pair of young Washington Post reporters uncover the Watergate scandal. Based on a true story. [ All the President's Men credits: Dir: Alan J. Pakula/ Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Robards/ 139 min/ Thriller/ Free Press as Hero, Corrupt Government] “A good reminder, as if we needed one of late, that the government cannot be … [Read more...]
Three Days of the Condor (1975)
A clever translator working for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency inadvertently uncovers an unauthorized plot by his agency to invade the Middle East. [ Three Days of the Condor credits: Dir: Sydney Pollack/ Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson/ 118 min/ Thriller/ Working for Government, Corrupt Government] “It’s a cloak and dagger tale, full of ice cold … [Read more...]
The Mark of Zorro (1974)
When a young Spaniard finds his hometown squeezed by the high taxes of an authoritarian government, he responds in the guise of the masked-hero Zorro. [ The Mark of Zorro credits: Dir: Don McDougall/ Frank Langella, Ricardo Montalban, Gilbert Roland/ 78 min/ Action-Adventure/ Anti-Taxation, Corrupt Government] “Makes points libertarians will appreciate.” Zorro: “It is not … [Read more...]
All the King’s Men (1949)
ACADEMY AWARD WINNER: BEST PICTURE A political reformer, hungry for power to do “good,” becomes thoroughly corrupt on his way to the top. [ All the King's Men credits: Dir: Robert Rossen/Broderick Crawford, John Ireland, Mercedes McCambridge/ 109 min/ Drama/ Power Corrupts, Corrupt Government] “All the King's Men has a fine script, said to be inspired by the rise and fall … [Read more...]
Knickerbocker Holiday (1944)
A corrupt city council and arrogant governor in early America are reformed by a newspaper editor with radical ideas of liberty. [ Knickerbocker Holiday credits: Dir: Harry Joe Brown/ Nelson Eddy, Charles Coburn, Constance Dowling/ 85 min/ Musical-Dance, Comedy/ Corrupt Government, American Revolution, Anti-Taxation] “This light, upbeat comedy is likely to have a special … [Read more...]
The Remarkable Andrew (1942)
A scrupulously honest city bookkeeper is jailed for refusing to cover up small-town corruption, and is assisted in his defense by the spirit (and spirits) of American history. [ The Remarkable Andrew credits: Dir: Stuart Heisler/ William Holden, Ellen Drew, Brian Donlevy/ 80 min/ SciFi-Fantasy, Comedy/ Corrupt Government, American Revolution] “This is good inspirational … [Read more...]
The Mark of Zorro (1940)
When a young Spaniard finds his hometown squeezed by the high taxes of an authoritarian government, he responds in the guise of the masked-hero Zorro. [ The Mark of Zorro credits: Dir: Rouben Mamoulian/ Tyrone Power, Basil Rathbone, Linda Darnell/ 93 min/ Action-Adventure/ Anti-Taxation, Corrupt Government] “This upbeat, enjoyable picture is my favorite Zorro film.” Fresh … [Read more...]
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST PICTURE An ordinary American appointed to the Senate is nearly destroyed by a corrupt political machine, but triumphs in the end. [ Mr. Smith Goes to Washington credits: Dir: Frank Capra/ James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains/ 125 min/ Drama, Comedy/ Corrupt Government] "A terrifically engaging drama that … [Read more...]