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Dave (1993) -- To avoid a potentially explosive scandal when the U.S. President goes into a coma, an affable temp agency owner with an uncanny resemblance, is put in his place.
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Director:
Ivan Reitman
Writer (WGA):
Gary Ross (written by)
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Release Date:
7 May 1993 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Romance more
Tagline:
In a country where anybody can become President, anybody just did more
Plot:
To avoid a potentially explosive scandal when the U.S. President goes into a coma, an affable temp agency owner with an uncanny resemblance, is put in his place. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations more
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(27 articles)
Top Three Parties: Party Like It's 1984, Chic Boutique, and Gucci Guy
 (From Vanity Fair. 7 April 2009, 4:44 PM, PDT)

On the Late Show: Talk Show Hosts in Movies
 (From IFC. 3 March 2009, 6:35 AM, PST)

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One of my favorites of the 1990's more (91 total)
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Fri. Nov. 134:30 PMBRAVO   

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Runtime:
110 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Filming Locations:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA more

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Trivia:
Cameo: [Oliver Stone]the man who tries to convince the reporter that the president is not the same man as he used to be. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In a latter scene, Dave is meeting the VP in the Oval Office. As they enter the office, the tall clock in the background shows 10:30. Several minutes later the clock shows again in the background. The time is still 10:30. more
Quotes:
Dave: You know, I've always wondered about you guys. You know, about how you're trained to take a bullet for the president?
Duane: What about it?
Dave: Is that really true? I mean, would you let yourself be killed to save his life?
Duane: Certainly.
Dave: So, now that means you'd get killed for me too.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2004) more
Soundtrack:
Tomorrow more

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One of my favorites of the 1990's, 7 August 2008
9/10
Author: scott-sw from United States

Of all the movies about the President released in the 1990's, Dave was the first and the best. Kevin Kline plays a dual role. He plays President Bill Mitchell, and Dave Kovic, a look-alike for the chief executive. When he is asked to fill in for him as a decoy, he jumps to serve his nation. However, the real Bill Mitchell suffers a stroke and lays comatose. That's when the White House Chief of Staff, Bob (Frank Langella) and the Press Secretary, Alan (Kevin Dunn) convince Dave to stay on. According to them, the Vice President (Ben Kingsley) is mentally unbalanced. Dave, being naive, falls for it. However, they do not count on a generally nice guy wanting to really play the part of chief executive. He figures out their plan and turns the table, wanting to do real public policy that will make a true difference. Sigourney Weaver plays the estranged First Lady who must be kept in the dark, which is half the battle during this wonderful comedy. I liked this movie on so many levels. The first was that this movie was not silly slapstick humor like First Kid, nor did it resort to preachiness and making a political point in The American President. Dave also did not rely on excessive action in Air Force One. Instead, we have the basic idea that if we get good, honest people elected to office, good things will happen. Almost Capra-esquire, the film is earnest, not wanting to push one political agenda over another. What makes this message work is the restrained direction of Ivan Reitman, and the subtle, yet honest performance of Kevin Kline (one of the best actors ever). One of the most entertaining aspect of this movie is watching actual members of Congress, the Washtingon Press Corps, and popular entertainment making cameos. This is what gave the movie a sense of realism. Finally, Reitman helps the audience fall for the plot. He makes it so believable, honest and true. In the end, the audience will realize that politics will not mend our nation, but rather honest people will. In any case of all the movies about the President, this is the best one.

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