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George Wallace (1997)

G · 1997-08-24 · 2h 58m · EN
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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.

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Gary SiniseGary SiniseGeorge C. WallaceMare WinninghamMare WinninghamLurleen WallaceClarence Williams IIIClarence Williams IIIArchieJoe Don BakerJoe Don BakerBig Jim FolsomAngelina JolieAngelina JolieCornelia WallaceTerry KinneyTerry KinneyBilly WatsonWilliam SandersonWilliam SandersonT.Y. OdumMark RolstonMark RolstonRicky BrickleTracy FraimTracy FraimGerald WallaceSkipp SudduthSkipp SudduthAl LingoRon PerkinsRon PerkinsNicholas KatzenbachMark ValleyMark ValleyBobby Kennedy

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BiographyGeorgiaAlabama

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv Movie · HistoryTheme affinityBiography · Georgia · AlabamaDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference168656Actor preference60560 · 102153 · 34272

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What is George Wallace 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.

How long is George Wallace?

George Wallace has a runtime of 178 minutes.