Herbert Stempel's transformation into an unexpected television personality unfolds as he secures victory on the cherished American game show, 'Twenty-One.' However, when the show introduces the highly skilled contestant Charles Van Doren to replace Stempel, it compels Stempel to let out his frustrations and call out the show as rigged. Lawyer Richard Goodwin steps in and attempts to uncover the orchestrated deception behind the scenes.
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Nominations
4 Oscar · 4 Golden Globe
Nominated
1995
Actor in a Supporting Role
Paul Scofield
Best Picture
Robert Redford, Michael Jacobs, Julian Krainin and Michael Nozik, Producers
Directing
Robert Redford
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
Paul Attanasio
1995
Best Director - Motion Picture
Robert Redford
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Quiz Show
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
John Turturro
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Paul Attanasio
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