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4 September 1992 (USA) moreTagline:
More amazing than Watergate. morePlot:
A corrupt rightwing folksinger runs a crooked election campaign while only one independent muck-raking reporter is trying to stop him. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 wins moreNewsDesk:
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One of the most frightening films ever! more (88 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Tim Robbins | ... | Bob Roberts | |
| Giancarlo Esposito | ... | Bugs Raplin | |
| Alan Rickman | ... | Lukas Hart III | |
| Ray Wise | ... | Chet MacGregor | |
| Brian Murray | ... | Terry Manchester | |
| Gore Vidal | ... | Senator Brickley Paiste | |
| Rebecca Jenkins | ... | Delores Perrigrew | |
| Harry Lennix | ... | Franklin Dockett | |
| John Ottavino | ... | Clark Anderson | |
| Robert Stanton | ... | Bart Macklerooney | |
| Kelly Willis | ... | Clarissa Flan | |
| Merrilee Dale | ... | Polly Roberts | |
| Tom Atkins | ... | Dr. Caleb Menck | |
| David Strathairn | ... | Mack Laflin | |
| James Spader | ... | Chuck Marlin |
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Canada:PG (Ontario) | Finland:K-18 (2004) (self applied) | Australia:M | Germany:12 | Spain:13 | UK:15 | USA:R | Singapore:PG | Iceland:LFilming Locations:
Eisenhower Auditorium, Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, USA moreFun Stuff
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Errors in geography: In a scene where Bob gets off the bus in "Harrisburg" a police barrier clearly says "City of Philadelphia." moreQuotes:
Bugs Raplin: The reason that Iran-Contra happened is because nobody did anything substantial about Watergate. And the reason that Watergate happened is that there were no consequences from the Bay of Pigs. They are all the same operatives, didn't you notice? The foot soldiers in the Bay of Pigs... moreSoundtrack:
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This movie is a harrowing look at the reality of politics in the United States. The story shows how an evil man can utilize right wing themes and hot button issues to gain real power and influence the direction of this country. Robbins is great as the right wing, folk singer, businessman, racist, Senatorial candidate that is hoping to be Pennsylvania's voice in Washington. The sad thing is, as you watch the film, you see how easy it is for this horrible man to manipulate the media into getting him elected. By using good looks and off hand remarks candidates are able to steer elections in the direction they want them to go. Meanwhile, honesty takes a back seat to how well a candidate can croon a song. Truth trails behind what the media might be able to use as entertainment. The media is dazzled by fluff and sound bites, they turn a deaf ear to real issues. When I saw this film the first time, I was very uncomfortable. The film was too close to reality. Bob Roberts is a Joe McCarthy/Rush Limbaugh for the 1990's. Although they might seem harmless on the surface, they do pose real danger. This movie is important and should be seen by all voters. It tries to teach people to look at the facts and the real issues and put the fluff aside. Ahh, if only that could be done.