The President's Man 2000  TV, 95 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Eric Norris, Michael Preece
Cast: Chuck Norris, Dylan Neal, Jennifer Tung, Ralph Waite, Stuart Whitman, Soon-Tek Oh, Jonathan Nichols, Marla Adams, Adam G., Brigitta Dau, Ariel Chipman, Ken Farmer
Aging Secret Service Agent Joshua (Chuck Norris) feels that it's time to train a younger man (Dylan Neal) as his replacement. But when the First Lady is kidnapped by terrrorists, Joshua springs into action.
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Primary Colors 1998  R, 163 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Mike Nichols
Cast: John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Adrian Lester, Maura Tierney, Larry Hagman, Diane Ladd, Paul(2) Guilfoyle, Rob Reiner, Rebecca Walker, Caroline Aaron, Tommy Hollis, J.C. Quinn, Ben Jones
Jack Stanton (John Travolta) is running for the office of President of the United States; he is very intelligent but has a weakness: a lust for women. His wife Susan (Emma Thompson), on the other hand, seems to be able to look the other way and stand by her man! This film is a winner–Mike Nichols and Elaine May do it again as they put together an entertaining story that reflects real circumstances. Kathy Bates received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
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Reagan 1998  TV, 270 min.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Adriana Bosch
Cast: David Ogden Stiers
David Ogden Stiers narrates this in-depth biography of President Ronald Reagan. Part of the PBS "American Experience" series.
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RFK 2002 TV, 95 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Dornhelm
Cast: Linus Roache, James Cromwell, David Paymer, Martin Donovan, Ving Rhames, Kevin Hare, Sean Gregory Sullivan, Sergio Di Zio, Marnie McPhail, Jacob Vargas, Corinne Conley, David Gardner
This docudrama covers the time span from November 23, 1963, John F. Kennedy's assassination, until June 6, 1968, when Robert Kennedy was killed, and deals with how Robert established his political position, independent from that of his slain brother.
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Rough Riders 1997 TV, 240 min.
Genre: Action / Drama
Director: John Milius
Cast: Tom Berenger, Sam Elliott, Gary Busey, Brad Johnson, Illeana Douglas, Chris Noth, Brian Keith, George Hamilton, R. Lee Ermey, Nick Chinlund, Dale Dye, Holt McCallany, Geoffrey Lewis, James Parks, Dakin Matthews
When he was Navy Assistant Secretary, Theodore Roosevelt enlisted his voluntary "Rough Riders" cavalry to join Cuban rebels in the Spanish American War. The focus is on battle scenes and the macho world of men proving their "manhood." Never mind the fact that most of the story was invented by Roosevelt who loved playing a hero.
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Say Goodbye to the President 1996 TV, 71 min.
Genre: Documentary
aka: Marilyn: Say Goodbye to the President
Director: Christopher Olgiati
Cast: Marilyn Monroe, John Bates, Jeanne Carmen, Jack Clemmons, Ralph de Toledano, Dean Funk, Deborah Gould, Joan Greenson, Jimmy Hoffa, John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, John Miner, Fred Otash, Tom Reddin, Frank Saunders
All the rumors of John F. Kennedy's dalliance with Marilyn Monroe are brought out in this BBC documentary.
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Speechless 1994 PG-13, 99 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Ron Underwood
Cast: Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, Bonnie Bedelia, Christopher Reeve, Ernie Hudson, Charles Martin Smith, Gailard Sartain, Ray Baker, Mitch Ryan, Steven Wright, Willie Garson, Paul Lazar, Richard Poe, Harry Shearer, Jodi Carlisle
Shades of real life Mary Matalin and James Carville, only this time it is Kevin Vallick (Michael Keaton) and Julia Mann (Geena Davis) representing their respective Republican and Democrat parties. Love amidst politics on the campaign trail is the theme for this movie.
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 State of the Union 1948 N/R, 124 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Frank Capra
Cast: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Van Johnson, Angela Lansbury, Adolphe Menjou, Lewis Stone, Howard Smith, Raymond Walburn, Charles Dingle, Pierre Watkin, Maidel Turner, Margaret Hamilton, Art Baker, Florence Auer, Irving Bacon
When Grant Matthews (Spencer Tracy) campaigns for the office of President of the United States, his wife Mary (Katharine Hepburn) agrees to keep the problems of their marriage secret. The problems involve Kay Thordyke (Angela Lansbury) who loves Grant and helps him run for President. At a dinner party, Mary speaks out against corrupt politicians, and Grant finds himself in the middle of her outburst.
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 Thirteen Days 2000  PG-13, 145 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Roger Donaldson
Cast: Kevin Costner, Bruce Greenwood, Steven Culp, Dylan Baker, Henry Strozier, Frank Wood, Michael Fairman, Len Cariou, Janet Coleman, Stephanie Romanov
Set during October 1962, "Thirteen Days" (the Cuban Missile Crisis) provides the viewer with a vivid picture of the personalities involved in U.S. decision making. Key players include President John F. Kennedy (Bruce Greenwood), Robert Kennedy (Steven Culp), Kenny O'Donnell (Kevin Costner), and Dean Rusk (Henry Strozier). 1 User Review
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Truman 1995 PG, 130 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Frank Pierson
Cast: Gary Sinise, Diana Scarwid, Richard Dysart, Colm Feore, James Gammon, Tony Goldwyn, Pat Hingle, Harris Yulin, Leo Burmester, Virginia Capers
Gary Sinise excels in his portrayal of Harry S. Truman in this made-for-TV biography. The film follows Truman from his humble beginnings in Missouri through his career changes leading to the presidency.
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6. American Dreamz (2006)
7. The American President (1995)
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14. The Contender (2000)
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17. The Day of the Dolphin (1973)
18. The Day Reagan Was Shot (2001)
19. Dead Presidents (1995)
20. Eleanor and Franklin (1976)
21. First Family (1980)
22. George Washington Slept Here (1942)
23. Gore Vidal's Lincoln (1988)
24. Head of State (2003)
25. In the Line of Fire (1993)
26. Interview with the Assassin (2002)
27. JFK (1991)
28. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
29. My Fellow Americans (1996)
30. The President's Lady (1953)
31. The President's Man (2000)
32. Primary Colors (1998)
33. Reagan (1998)
34. RFK (2002)
35. Rough Riders (1997)
36. Say Goodbye to the President (1996)
aka: Marilyn: Say Goodbye to the President
37. Speechless (1994)
38. State of the Union (1948)
39. Thirteen Days (2000)
40. Truman (1995)
41. The War Room (1993)
42. Warm Springs (2005)
43. Welcome to Mooseport (2004)
44. Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
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