A chronicle of the life and Presidency of George W. Bush.
Director:
Oliver StoneWriter:
Stanley Weiser
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1 win & 8 nominations.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Josh Brolin | ... | George W. Bush | |
| Colin Hanks | ... | Speechwriter #1 | |
| Toby Jones | ... | Karl Rove | |
| Dennis Boutsikaris | ... | Paul Wolfowitz | |
| Jeffrey Wright | ... | Colin Powell | |
| Thandie Newton | ... | Condoleezza Rice | |
| Scott Glenn | ... | Donald Rumsfeld | |
| Richard Dreyfuss | ... | Dick Cheney | |
| Bruce McGill | ... | George Tenet | |
| Wes Chatham | ... | Fraternity Enforcer | |
| Jesse Bradford | ... | Fraternity President | |
| Sean Stone | ... | Fraternity Pledge #1 | |
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Ben Mayer | ... | Fraternity Pledge #2 |
| James Cromwell | ... | George H.W. Bush | |
| Juan Gabriel Pareja | ... | Oil Worker | |
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Oliver Stone's biographical take on the life of George W. Bush, one of the most controversial presidents in USA history, chronicling from his wild and carefree days in college, to his military service, to his governorship of Texas and role in the oil business, his 2000 candidacy for president, his first turbulent four years, and his 2004 re-election campaign. Written by Anonymous
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A life misunderestimated. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for language including sexual references, some alcohol abuse, smoking and brief disturbing war images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Written by Ed Bruce and Patsy Bruce
Performed by Willie Nelson
Courtesy of Columbia Nashville
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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Most of the film was shot in practical locations in Shreveport, Louisiana. George W. Bush's and Laura Bush's bedroom and George Tenet's bedroom are different rooms in the same mansion. See more »Goofs
While W. is watching a sports report in 2004, the anchor gives the score of Ohio State vs. Kansas in the Fiesta Bowl, and states that it was the national championship. The championship game that year was LSU vs. Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. Ohio State played Miami (FL) for the the title the previous year. See more »Crazy Credits
At the very end of the credits, you see a Christian cross with a period. It morphs into the W-period logo of the movie. See more »Connections
Referenced in You're Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush (2009) See more »Soundtracks
Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be CowboysWritten by Ed Bruce and Patsy Bruce
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Release Date:
17 October 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$25,100,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$10,505,668, 19 October 2008Gross USA:
$25,534,493Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$29,560,587Company Credits
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This movie was only able to scratch the surface of the man who will define a decade of disaster. With two hours of film, I was able to deduce little more then I already knew about W. and especially about his presidency. Stone barely mentioned 9/11, he did not get to Rumsfelds or Powells resignation, even though both characters were central features of the movie. Not even one glimpse of the 2004 election and only one sentence about the infamous 2000 elections. Lame. It really should have been a movie from George H.W. view since he was a dominating factor in every scene. His father might have been his biggest influence, it certainly was the biggest influence of this movie, but it didn't go far enough to explain the decisions of W. administration. That is were this filmed failed and why its just plain boring.