George Wallace(1997)
Some wanted him president. Others wanted him stopped.
George Wallace Synopsis
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.
George Wallace (1997) is a history, drama and tv movie film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on August 24, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 58m. It stars Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, Joe Don Baker and Angelina Jolie. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers:
- Marshall Frady, Paul Monash, Paul Monash
- Producers:
- John Frankenheimer, Julian Krainin
- Cinematographer:
- Alan Caso
- Composer:
- Gary Chang
- Production:
- Turner Network Television
- Status:
- Released
George Wallace (1997) Trailer
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George Wallace Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Sinise
as George C. Wallace
Mare Winningham
as Lurleen Wallace
Joe Don Baker
as Big Jim Folsom
Angelina Jolie
as Cornelia Wallace
Terry Kinney
as Billy Watson
William Sanderson
as T.Y. Odum
Mark Rolston
as Ricky Brickle
Tracy Fraim
as Gerald Wallace
Skipp Sudduth
as Al Lingo
Ron Perkins
as Nicholas Katzenbach
Mark Valley
as Bobby Kennedy
Rob Roy Fitzgerald
as Alabama State Trooper #1
Key crew
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by Marshall Frady, Paul Monash and Paul Monash, produced by John Frankenheimer and Julian Krainin.
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George Wallace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 16 ratings.
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George Wallace – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in George Wallace?
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The main cast of George Wallace (1997) includes Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, Joe Don Baker, Angelina Jolie and Terry Kinney. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was George Wallace released?
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George Wallace was released on August 24, 1997 and runs for 2h 58m.
Is George Wallace worth watching?
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George Wallace (1997) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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