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Bob Roberts

1992-09-04 · 102 min · ★ 6.6

Comedy · Drama

Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.

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Directors
Tim Robbins
Production companies
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title, Baltimore Pictures, Live Entertainment, Miramax
Countries
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,900,000
Revenue
USD 8,000,000

Top Cast

Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsBob Roberts
Giancarlo EspositoGiancarlo EspositoBugs Raplin
Alan RickmanAlan RickmanLukas Hart III
Ray WiseRay WiseChet MacGregor
Brian MurrayBrian MurrayTerry Manchester
Gore VidalGore VidalSenator Brickley Paiste
Rebecca JenkinsRebecca JenkinsDelores Perrigrew
Harry LennixHarry LennixFranklin Dockett
John OttavinoJohn OttavinoClark Anderson
Robert StantonRobert StantonBart Macklerooney
Kelly WillisClarissa Flan
Merrilee DalePolly Roberts
Tom AtkinsTom AtkinsDr. Caleb Mneck
David StrathairnDavid StrathairnMack Laflin
James SpaderJames SpaderChuck Marlin
Pamela ReedPamela ReedCarol Cruise
Helen HuntHelen HuntRose Pondell
Eva AmurriEva AmurriChild in Hospital
Jim WestJim WestBus Driver
Peter GallagherPeter GallagherDan Riley

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