A comedian who hosts a news satire program decides to run for president, and a computerized voting machine malfunction gets him elected.
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Barry LevinsonWriter:
Barry Levinson
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The charismatic actor brings memories of Mexico and a nose for authenticity to his performance as Félix Gallardo.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Robin Williams | ... | Tom Dobbs | |
| Christopher Walken | ... | Jack Menken | |
| Laura Linney | ... | Eleanor Green | |
| Lewis Black | ... | Eddie Langston | |
| Jeff Goldblum | ... | Stewart | |
| David Alpay | ... | Danny | |
| Faith Daniels | ... | Moderator | |
| Tina Fey | ... | Tina Fey | |
| Amy Poehler | ... | Amy Poehler | |
| Doug Murray | ... | Mathias | |
| Chris Matthews | ... | News Anchor #1 | |
| James Carville | ... | Political Commentator #1 | |
| Catherine Crier | ... | Political Commentator #2 | |
| Rick Roberts | ... | Hemmings | |
| Karen Hines | ... | Alison McAndrews | |
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Tom Dobbs, comedic host of a political talk show - a la Bill Maher and Jon Stewart - runs for President of the US as an independent candidate who, after an issues-oriented campaign and an explosive performance in the final debate, gets just enough votes to win. Trouble is he owes his victory to a computer glitch in the national touch-screen voting system marketed by Delacroy, a private company with a rising stock price. To protect their fortune, Delacroy executives want to keep the glitch a secret, but one programmer, Eleanor Green, wants Dobbs to know the truth. Can she get to him? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Rated PG-13 for language including some crude sexual references, drug related material, and brief violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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13 October 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$12,299,380, 15 October 2006Gross USA:
$37,327,390Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$42,472,472Company Credits
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Written and Performed by Billy Sherwood
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This movie was advertised as a comedy but was far more serious than the trailers made it out to be. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the movie, but was expecting more laughs. Great performances from Robin Williams and Laura Linney. Worth seeing, but don't go expecting to be rolling on the floor. The movie left me wondering what it would be like if Robin Williams character was a real person that was running for president. Would we elect a comedian? I doubt it, unfortunately. That kind of stark honesty is something greatly lacking today. This is a movie that I will be adding to my DVD library as soon as it comes out on DVD. The movie has heart.