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Washington: Behind Closed Doors

Washington: Behind Closed Doors

NR1977•1h 42m•7.3/10
Drama

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7.3/10(3)

CIA director Bill Martin knows that an incoming president means a new direction for the country—and another set of eyes on the top secret Primula Report. Martin tries to build a rapport with his new boss, but President Richard Monckton is more interested in settling old scores and cleaning house with the help of the FBI.

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Production

Paramount Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 6, 1977

Last Aired

September 11, 1977

Networks

ABC

Created By

David W. Rintels

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 1977-09-06
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 1977-09-07
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 1977-09-08
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 1977-09-09
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 1977-09-10
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 1977-09-11

Cast

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

William Martin

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

President Richard Monckton

Stefanie Powers

Stefanie Powers

Sally Whalen

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Frank Flaherty

Lois Nettleton

Lois Nettleton

Linda Martin

Barry Nelson

Barry Nelson

Bob Bailey

Harold Gould

Harold Gould

Carl Tessler

Tony Bill

Tony Bill

Adam Gardiner

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Esker Scott Anderson

John Houseman

John Houseman

Myron Dunn

David Selby

David Selby

Roger Castle

Meg Foster

Meg Foster

Jennie Jamison

Peter Coffield

Peter Coffield

Eli McGinn

Frances Lee McCain

Frances Lee McCain

Paula Stoner Gardiner

Barry Primus

Barry Primus

Joe Wisnovsky

Diana Ewing

Diana Ewing

Kathy Ferris

Lara Parker

Lara Parker

Wanda Elliott

John Lehne

John Lehne

Tucker Tallford

Alan Oppenheimer

Alan Oppenheimer

Simon Cappell

Nicholas Pryor

Nicholas Pryor

Hank Ferris

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