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The Congressman

  • 20162016
  • RR
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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A determined Congressman, unswayed by political betrayal, a vicious media attack and a recent divorce, strives to maintain his dignity and protect a small fishing village from commercial cor... Read allA determined Congressman, unswayed by political betrayal, a vicious media attack and a recent divorce, strives to maintain his dignity and protect a small fishing village from commercial corruption.A determined Congressman, unswayed by political betrayal, a vicious media attack and a recent divorce, strives to maintain his dignity and protect a small fishing village from commercial corruption.
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  • Directors
    • Jared Martin
    • Robert J. Mrazek
  • Writer
    • Robert J. Mrazek
  • Stars
    • Treat Williams
    • Elizabeth Marvel
    • Ryan Merriman
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Jared Martin
    • Robert J. Mrazek
  • Writer
    • Robert J. Mrazek
  • Stars
    • Treat Williams
    • Elizabeth Marvel
    • Ryan Merriman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos1

    The Congressman
    Trailer 2:34
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    George Hamilton in The Congressman (2016)
    Treat Williams, Ryan Merriman, and Timothy J. Ryan in The Congressman (2016)
    Treat Williams and Elizabeth Marvel in The Congressman (2016)
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    George Hamilton, Treat Williams, and Ryan Merriman in The Congressman (2016)
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    The Congressman (2016)
    Treat Williams and Ryan Merriman in The Congressman (2016)
    Treat Williams and Ryan Merriman in The Congressman (2016)
    Treat Williams and Ryan Merriman in The Congressman (2016)
    Treat Williams and Ryan Merriman in The Congressman (2016)
    Treat Williams and Ryan Merriman in The Congressman (2016)

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    Treat Williams
    Treat Williams
    • Charlie Winshipas Charlie Winship
    Elizabeth Marvel
    Elizabeth Marvel
    • Rae Blanchardas Rae Blanchard
    Ryan Merriman
    Ryan Merriman
    • Jared Barnesas Jared Barnes
    Chris Conroy
    Chris Conroy
    • Benas Ben
    George Hamilton
    George Hamilton
    • Laird Devereauxas Laird Devereaux
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Sherm Hawkinsas Sherm Hawkins
    Fritz Weaver
    Fritz Weaver
    • Harlan Lantieras Harlan Lantier
    Jayne Atkinson
    Jayne Atkinson
    • Casey Winshipas Casey Winship
    Kim Blacklock
    Kim Blacklock
    • Matty Pierceas Matty Pierce
    Josh Mostel
    Josh Mostel
    • Bernie Gimpelas Bernie Gimpel
    Cindy Lentol
    Cindy Lentol
    • Holly Deanas Holly Dean
    Miriam A. Hyman
    Miriam A. Hyman
    • Abigail Rossas Abigail Ross
    Alison Wachtler
    Alison Wachtler
    • Deidre Macavoyas Deidre Macavoy
    Alexander Cook
    Alexander Cook
    • Washington Lobbyistas Washington Lobbyist
    Bradley J. Van Dussen
    • Gym Congressmanas Gym Congressman
    Debra Lord Cooke
    Debra Lord Cooke
    • Martha, a constituentas Martha, a constituent
    Doree A. Austin
    • Esther, a constituentas Esther, a constituent
    Richard Meyer
    • Angry constituentas Angry constituent
    • Directors
      • Jared Martin
      • Robert J. Mrazek
    • Writer
      • Robert J. Mrazek
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The productions economy of means turned into a style. There would be no dollies or cranes, no bank lights; a portion of filming took place at the end of trails on the edge of cliffs far away from electrical power - generators were hard to lug over uneven trails so the production relied on runners with batteries. Whatever the weather was that day would be filmed. There was no time cushion. One day five different locations involving company moves were shot. Shooting was close to the bone. Never more than five takes. No ECU's in favor of two-shots that ran long and made use of actors doing what they do best; invent and relate. As for sound, the seagulls had a lot to say about who was heard, so did the waves, and the boat engines, and the wind.
    • Goofs
      Catatonk Island is supposed to be 20 miles off-shore. This can not be true. There is a scene from the island that shows the mainland in the distance across the ocean. Mohegan Island, where the film was actually shot, is 12 nautical miles (22 km) off-shore, just within the critical distance for being able to see "over" the horizon when viewed from the elevated cliffs. If the island was truly 20 miles off-shore one would not see the mainland just ocean.
    • Quotes

      Charlie Winship: I'm not gonna recite a loyalty oath every morning just to prove that I love my country.

    • Soundtracks
      This Is The Time
      End Credits Song

      Written by Thomas Hien & Wolf Wolff

      Performed by Thomas Hien

      Courtesy of Defend Music

    User reviews12

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    Top review
    10/10
    Thought provoking story set along coast of Maine
    Sometimes life moves at a pace that requires a 'reset' and the beauty of the coast of Maine stirs one's thoughts back to what is important. Treat Williams provides a great portrayal of a career politician, Congressman, who reconnects with the beauty of Maine and the people he represents. Interesting to gain perspective on the life and manipulations in politics. This movie grabs your attention immediately with a kickoff of time represented in pictures. The politics involved make you question how you would handle the situation that arises. The supporting actors are perfectly cast, grasping the lifestyle of a small lobster trapping town facing it's own Goliath. This is amust see film that you will enjoy watching time and time again.
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    • Sep 20, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Catatonk Blues
    • Filming locations
      • Monhegan Island, Maine, USA
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,451
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,260
      • May 1, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $71,451
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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