Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska becomes Senator John McCain's running mate in the 2008 Presidential election.Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska becomes Senator John McCain's running mate in the 2008 Presidential election.Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska becomes Senator John McCain's running mate in the 2008 Presidential election.
- Director
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- Danny Strong
- Mark Halperin(book)
- John Heilemann(book)
- Stars
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- Director
- Writers
- Danny Strong
- Mark Halperin(book)
- John Heilemann(book)
- Stars
- Won 5 Primetime Emmys
- 31 wins & 40 nominations total
- Director
- Writers
- Danny Strong
- Mark Halperin(book)
- John Heilemann(book)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
Summer, 2008: John McCain secures the nomination, but polls behind Barack Obama. Strategist Steve Schmidt suggests a game changer: picking a conservative female with media savvy, unknown Alaska governor Sarah Palin, as vice president. She's an immediate hit and a quick study - the gap closes. Then, Tina Fey's impersonation, a raft of criticism, and missing her family send Palin into a near-catatonic state: she doesn't prepare for her Katie Couric interview and bombs. Schmidt searches for an answer: don't expect her to learn the issues, but give her a script. Palin does well in the debate with Biden; she finds her voice, goes off script, and goes rogue. A mistake? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
- female politician
- u.s. female politician
- female loudmouth
- presidential candidate
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- Politics would never be the same.
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- TriviaThe real Steve Schmidt, who is played in this movie by Woody Harrelson, called the film's portrayal of him, and the events surrounding Sarah Palin's GOP nomination as the party's Vice Presidential candidate and candidacy, accurate.
- GoofsIn a scene where Ed Harris' character, John McCain, is woken up in the middle of the night, it is clear that his arms are stretched out above his head. This is not possible, as due to the years of physical abuse/torture John McCain suffered as a POW, he is unable to raise both of his arms above his head.
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Woman: I can't trust Obama. I've read about him and he's not a... he's a... he's a Arab. He's not an Americ...
John McCain: No, ma'am. No, ma'am. He's a decent family man citizen who I just happen to have some disagreements with on certain fundamental issues. And that's what this campaign is all about.
- ConnectionsFeatured in De wereld draait door: Episode #7.93 (2012)
- SoundtracksI Feel Pretty
Written by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim
Performed by Julie Andrews
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment
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Excellent movie! Reminds me that Sarah Palin was not anywhere near ready to be picked for Vice President. Movie does make you feel sorry for Palin. But, than again thinking more about what has happened since the 2008 election and NOT feeling sorry for her. If she were anything like the "victim" then she would NOT keep trying to be in the national public eye. I sure hope she finally realizes she will NEVER be a national political figure. Anything else is just a scary thought. Julianne Moore did an excellent job playing Sarah Palin and she got it right in saying this movie shows what's wrong with our democracy. When someone like John McCain can pick a Vice President candidate purely for political purposes KNOWing she was NOT fit to be President (which IS the primary job of a Vice President), then you know this is a problem for our country.
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- burt-pelt
- Mar 10, 2012
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- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
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