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Bob Roberts

  • 19921992
  • RR
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
15K
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Tim Robbins in Bob Roberts (1992)
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A conservative folk singer turns his hand to politics, running for the US Senate. He is not above dirty tricks and smear campaigns to gain an advantage over his opponent.A conservative folk singer turns his hand to politics, running for the US Senate. He is not above dirty tricks and smear campaigns to gain an advantage over his opponent.A conservative folk singer turns his hand to politics, running for the US Senate. He is not above dirty tricks and smear campaigns to gain an advantage over his opponent.
IMDb RATING
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15K
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  • Director
    • Tim Robbins
  • Writer
    • Tim Robbins
  • Stars
    • Tim Robbins
    • Giancarlo Esposito
    • Alan Rickman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tim Robbins
  • Writer
    • Tim Robbins
  • Stars
    • Tim Robbins
    • Giancarlo Esposito
    • Alan Rickman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 107User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

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    Trailer 2:06
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    Tim Robbins in Bob Roberts (1992)
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    Tim Robbins in Bob Roberts (1992)
    Tim Robbins in Bob Roberts (1992)
    Tim Robbins in Bob Roberts (1992)
    Tim Robbins in Bob Roberts (1992)
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    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Bob Robertsas Bob Roberts
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    • Bugs Raplinas Bugs Raplin
    Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman
    • Lukas Hart IIIas Lukas Hart III
    Ray Wise
    Ray Wise
    • Chet MacGregoras Chet MacGregor
    Brian Murray
    Brian Murray
    • Terry Manchesteras Terry Manchester
    Gore Vidal
    Gore Vidal
    • Senator Brickley Paisteas Senator Brickley Paiste
    Rebecca Jenkins
    Rebecca Jenkins
    • Delores Perrigrewas Delores Perrigrew
    Harry Lennix
    Harry Lennix
    • Franklin Dockettas Franklin Dockett
    John Ottavino
    • Clark Andersonas Clark Anderson
    Robert Stanton
    Robert Stanton
    • Bart Macklerooneyas Bart Macklerooney
    Kelly Willis
    • Clarissa Flanas Clarissa Flan
    Merrilee Dale
    • Polly Robertsas Polly Roberts
    Tom Atkins
    Tom Atkins
    • Dr. Caleb Menckas Dr. Caleb Menck
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Mack Laflinas Mack Laflin
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Chuck Marlinas Chuck Marlin
    Pamela Reed
    Pamela Reed
    • Carol Cruiseas Carol Cruise
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Rose Pondellas Rose Pondell
    Eva Amurri
    Eva Amurri
    • Child in Hospitalas Child in Hospital
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    • Writer
      • Tim Robbins
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jack Black's feature film debut.
    • Goofs
      In a scene where Bob gets off the bus in "Harrisburg" a police barrier clearly says "City of Philadelphia."
    • Quotes

      Bob Roberts: Don't smoke crack. It's a ghetto drug.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credits there is the screen-filling four-letter word 'VOTE'.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Sister Act/Encino Man/Alien³/Far and Away (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      What Did The Teacher Tell You
      Music and Lyrics by David Robbins & Tim Robbins

      Produced and Arranged by David Robbins

      Vocals by Novi Novog

      Viola by Novi Novog

      Robbins Egg Music (c) 1992, A.S.C.A.P.

    User reviews107

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    Top review
    The History Of The Present Day
    An amazing work!

    Twice I had to confirm the release date of 1992 since this film's precise and uncanny applicability to the events of this last year were amazing. The political dynamic under which this country suffers today - along with the cabal currently installed in the White House that employed precisely the same tactics as defined in this film - were recreated, or more accurately foretold, with an uncanny truthfulness, precise focus, and vivid clarity.

    Tim Robbins' direction, writing, and acting were all phenomenal; I never really fully appreciated his talent and brilliance until this film; Gore Vidal's contribution was a special treat from both a fine actor and a remarkable intellect.

    Well worth the time - and a replay or two to capture, fully, all of the nuance and insight of this fine work.
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    • Jul 9, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 1992 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • El ciudadano Bob Roberts
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Live Entertainment
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,479,470
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $314,275
      • Sep 7, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,479,470
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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