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Mister Sterling

  • TV Series
  • 2003– 2003–
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
165
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Josh Brolin, Audra McDonald, David Norona, and William Russ in Mister Sterling (2003)
  • Drama
  • Romance
The scandal-free son of a former Governor of California is appointed to be Senator, whereupon it's discovered he's an independent. Modern day Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonThe scandal-free son of a former Governor of California is appointed to be Senator, whereupon it's discovered he's an independent. Modern day Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonThe scandal-free son of a former Governor of California is appointed to be Senator, whereupon it's discovered he's an independent. Modern day Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
165
YOUR RATING
  • Creator
    • Lawrence O'Donnell
  • Stars
    • Josh Brolin
    • Audra McDonald
    • William Russ
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Lawrence O'Donnell
  • Stars
    • Josh Brolin
    • Audra McDonald
    • William Russ
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes10

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    Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin
    • Bill Sterlingas Bill Sterling
    10 episodes10 eps • 2003
    Audra McDonald
    Audra McDonald
    • Jackie Brockas Jackie Brock
    10 episodes10 eps • 2003
    William Russ
    William Russ
    • Tommy Doyleas Tommy Doyle
    10 episodes10 eps • 2003
    David Norona
    David Norona
    • Leon Monteroas Leon Montero
    10 episodes10 eps • 2003
    Dale Raoul
    Dale Raoul
    • Pat Conwayas Pat Conway
    10 episodes10 eps • 2003
    Chad Hillman
    • White House Photographeras White House Photographer
    10 episodes10 eps • 2003
    Dean Cameron
    Dean Cameron
    • Derekas Derek…
    9 episodes9 eps • 2003
    Chandra West
    Chandra West
    • Laura Chandleras Laura Chandler
    7 episodes7 eps • 2003
    Randy Oglesby
    Randy Oglesby
    • Democratic Senate Majority Leaderas Democratic Senate Majority Leader
    7 episodes7 eps • 2003
    Stanley Kamel
    Stanley Kamel
    • Arthur Peytonas Arthur Peyton
    6 episodes6 eps • 2003
    David Starzyk
    David Starzyk
    • Anthony Marinoas Anthony Marino
    6 episodes6 eps • 2003
    Kathryn Harrold
    Kathryn Harrold
    • Senator from Nevadaas Senator from Nevada
    5 episodes5 eps • 2003
    Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney
    • Burt Gammelas Burt Gammel
    5 episodes5 eps • 2003
    Nicole Forester
    Nicole Forester
    • Sterling's Receptionistas Sterling's Receptionist…
    5 episodes5 eps • 2003
    Brad Hammer
    Brad Hammer
    • Internas Intern
    5 episodes5 eps • 2003
    Tate Donovan
    Tate Donovan
    • Barry Reedas Barry Reed
    4 episodes4 eps • 2003
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • California Governor Marinoas California Governor Marino
    4 episodes4 eps • 2003
    James Whitmore
    James Whitmore
    • Retired Governor William Sterling Sr.as Retired Governor William Sterling Sr.
    4 episodes4 eps • 2003
    • Creator
      • Lawrence O'Donnell
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    • Trivia
      Set in the same "universe" as The West Wing (1999). References will be made to Jed Bartlet's administration but the president himself will not appear on the show.
    • Quotes

      Jackie Brock: Do you know what you're doing here? Do you? Or is this just some crazy roller coaster ride to nowhere that's gonna make us all look like idiots?

    • Connections
      Featured in The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003)

    User reviews15

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    9/10
    Why not?
    So far, Mister Sterling has been all about a phenomenon that is especially prevalent in politics, but is also readily observable in most walks of life. This phenomenon is how we tend to ignore what we really believe is right or wrong just so we can make things easier on ourselves by saving time and not rubbing certain people the wrong way. Sterling doesn't worry about that kind of thing and instead just does what he feels are the right things to do, no matter how much hassle it causes.

    When people watch this show, most of them probably believe that Sterling is doing the right things, but most of them also probably realize that people just don't do those types of things in real life very often. I hope this show makes many of those people ask themselves one important question: Why the hell not?
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    • Fire God
    • Feb 7, 2003

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • O kyrios Sterling
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • NBC Studios
      • Universal Network Television
      • Lawrence O'Donnell Jr. Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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