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Title: Dave (1993)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Kevin Kline | ... | Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell | |
| Sigourney Weaver | ... | Ellen Mitchell | |
| Frank Langella | ... | Bob Alexander | |
| Kevin Dunn | ... | Alan Reed | |
| Ving Rhames | ... | Duane Stevenson | |
| Ben Kingsley | ... | Vice-President Nance | |
| Charles Grodin | ... | Murray Blum | |
| Faith Prince | ... | Alice | |
| Laura Linney | ... | Randi | |
| Bonnie Hunt | ... | White House Tour Guide | |
| Parley Baer | ... | Senate Majority Leader | |
| Stefan Gierasch | ... | House Majority Leader | |
| Anna Deavere Smith | ... | Mrs. Travis | |
| Charles Hallahan | ... | Policeman | |
| Tom Dugan | ... | Jerry | |
Bill Mitchell is the philandering and distant President of the United States. Dave Kovic is a sweet-natured and caring Temp Agency operator, who by a staggering coincidence looks exactly like the President. As such, when Mitchell wants to escape an official luncheon, the Secret Service hires Dave to stand in for him. Unfortunately, Mitchell suffers a severe stroke whilst having sex with one of his aides, and Dave finds himself stuck in the role indefinitely. The corrupt and manipulative Chief of Staff, Bob Alexander, plans to use Dave to elevate himself to the White House - but unfortunately, he doesn't count on Dave enjoying himself in office, using his luck to make the country a better place, and falling in love with the beautiful First Lady... Written by Scott Nisbet <scott_nisbet@hotmail.com>
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I've recently had the opportunity of viewing "Dave" and thoroughly enjoyed it. As did the whole family. Three of my grandchildren watched it and I didn't have to explain a thing. No sex (well none worth worrying about), no violence, and not too taxing on the brain, a wonderful tonic.
Pre 9/11 it's true, and all to be taken with a pinch of salt, but after all that's gone on in the White House over the years, I found it not totally implausible. Fact is stranger than fiction in that place.
The movie itself was cleverly crafted and didn't get over-bogged down with mush. The multi-talented Kevin Kline was excellent in the "double" role, Sigourney Weaver enchanting as the First Lady, Ben Kingsley reliable as ever as the Vice-President, but it was Frank Langella as the WH Chief of Staff who stole the show. He was superb.
To those who may say that "Dave" doesn't give a true reflection on American politics or make a political statement, I would agree with them, but then it surely didn't mean to. Its just a charming little comedy and/or love story that's easy on mind and eye, and for what its worth I thought it was great...so there!