Wallace (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, Wallace is a drama, fernsehfilm and historie film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 178 minutes.
What it’s about. George Wallace is a 1997 television film starring Gary Sinise as George Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama. It was directed by John Frankenheimer, who won an Emmy award for it; Sinise and Mare Winningham also won Emmies for their performances. The film was based on the 1996 biography Wallace : The Classic Portrait of Alabama Governor George Wallace by Marshall Frady, who also co-wrote the teleplay. Frankenheimer's film was highly praised by critics: in addition to the Emmy awards, it received the Golden Globe for Best Miniseries/Motion Picture made for TV. Angelina Jolie also received a Golden Globe for her performance as Wallace's second wife, Cornelia.
Who’s in it. Wallace stars Gary Sinise as George C. Wallace, Mare Winningham as Lurleen Wallace, Clarence Williams III as Archie and Joe Don Baker as Big Jim Folsom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Wallace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wallace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wallace tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Wallace (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wallace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wallace worth watching?
- Wallace holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, fernsehfilm and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wallace?
- Wallace stars Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, Clarence Williams III, Joe Don Baker and Angelina Jolie.
- When was Wallace released?
- Wallace was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.