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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| 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 | |
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| Faith Prince | ... | Alice | |
| Laura Linney | ... | Randi | |
| Bonnie Hunt | ... | White House Tour Guide | |
| Parley Baer | ... | Senate Majority Leader | |
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| Tom Dugan | ... | Jerry | |
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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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conspiracy | doppelganger | larry king character | good versus evil | hero |Taglines:
Dave Kovic was an ordinary guy who was asked to impersonate the President. When they gave him a chance to make the country better...he did. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for momentary language and a sexual situation | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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USARelease Date:
7 May 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$28,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$7,306,755, 9 May 1993, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$63,270,710Company Credits
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Warner Bros.,Northern Lights Entertainment,Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions See more »
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[repeated line]
Dave: Thank you for doing this, Ellen.
Ellen Mitchell: Go to hell, Bill!
[exits]
Dave: She hates me!
Bob Alexander, Alan Reed: YES!
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Unlike many films set in Washington, D.C., in which travel about the city jumps from point to unrelated point, the driving scenes in "Dave" actually follow the real lay-out of the area. See more »Goofs
After the dinner, Dave is shown getting into a Lincoln Town Car limousine. In 1993, the Presidential limo is a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. See more »Quotes
Ellen Mitchell: [first encounter and public appearance] Don't you have anything else you want to say to me?[repeated line]
Dave: Thank you for doing this, Ellen.
Ellen Mitchell: Go to hell, Bill!
[exits]
Dave: She hates me!
Bob Alexander, Alan Reed: YES!
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I really can't express how much I like this movie.
Forget about the exceptional cast and acting. Forget Ivan Reitman's great direction and the highly suitable music of James Newton Howard. Even the notable guest appearances from senators, journalists etc.
That makes it for me one of my all time favorite movies, is the heart of its characters, especially Dave.
It's all about doing the right thing.
Unfortunately almost never good people reach the highest offices. You need to be a politician. To sell yourself bit by bit, to compromise, to lie or even worst.
But what if? What if purely by chance or because the universe wanted it, a good, honest, caring man becomes the most powerful man in the world? This is the main theme of this great movie and you surely wont give it justice if you see it as a farce or a comedy.
For me this movie is a 10. I really think writers and directors should make more movies like this, instead of writing about lunatics and serial killers.