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Live Poll: Best Political Thriller With a Coup
The list page: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls090023046/
Poll page: https://www.imdb.com/poll/rXTVjBHie6M/?mode=desktop&ref_=m_ft_dsk
With all the political intrigue, antics, and legally questionable activity going on in Washington D.C., what political thriller film or television series, with a coup or coup d’etat in it, is the best?
Debate the merits of your nomination on the floor of this film board meeting place here.
dgranger
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But there has been so many films made about Robin Hood and Ivanhoe that includes prince John, the question is which ones are the best to pick?
And of course there are shows about Mary Queen of Scots real life too. But which to pick?
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dan_dassow
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5 years ago
Please consider simplifying the title of your list from:
Which Political Thriller With a Coup, is The Best?
To:
Political Thrillers With a Coup?
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Notes:
1. IMDb staff prefer shorter titles.
2. You already ask the question after your short introduction.
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joe_siegel_7dvor8f6z882
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FYC
Missing (1982)
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0084335/?r...
No Escape (2015)
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1781922/?r...
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Tsarstepan
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5 years ago
Please include the return link (to this discussion thread) to the text of the list. You have the appropriate text BUT not the actual link.
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Tsarstepan
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FYC:
The Death of Stalin (2017): This one may or may not qualify but the movie did touch upon a possible assassination of the titular Stalin (as the actual cause of his death) AKA a coup.
My Father and Son (2005)
Missing (1982)
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) has the overthrow of the NYC city government.
Beynelmilel (2006)
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jeorj_euler
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:P
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Breumaster
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079322/
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dgranger
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Peter_pbn
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urbanemovies
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The broad definition got me wondering whether Moon Over Parador (1988), Dave (1993) or Man of the Year (2006) would qualify.
FYC
The Enemy Within (TV Movie 1994)
The Office In the episode, "The Coup"
Stargate Atlantis In the episode, "Coup D'etat"
List of fictional revolutions and coups
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Pencho15
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FYC:
The Dogs of War (1980)
Machuca (2004)
The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
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dan_dassow
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My vote: Seven Days in May (1964)
2nd choice: The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
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rubyfruit76
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Good poll! : ) The original 'Manchurian Candidate' is great but I think I like 'Missing' even more so that will get my vote.
i'd suggest taking "from both of the major political parties" out because I'm not sure there's evidence of both sides and, since it's not necessary, it's probably safer to just leave it as vague as possible.
May I also suggest one small edit? (in bold below) ('Good intro, too, btw.)
With all the political intrigue, antics, and legally questionable activity going on in Washington D.C., what political thriller film or television series, with a coup or coup d’etat in it, is the best?
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