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State of the Union
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State of the Union

1948-04-30 · 124 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Drama

An industrialist is urged by Republican Party strategists to run for U.S. President, but this requires uncomfortable compromises on both political and marital levels.

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Directors
Frank Capra
Production companies
Liberty Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,600,000

Top Cast

Spencer TracySpencer TracyGrant Matthews
Katharine HepburnKatharine HepburnMary Matthews
Van JohnsonVan JohnsonSpike McManus
Angela LansburyAngela LansburyKay Thorndyke
Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouJim Conover
Lewis StoneLewis StoneSam Thorndyke
Margaret HamiltonMargaret HamiltonNorah
Charles DingleCharles DingleBill Nolard Hardy
Charles LaneCharles LaneBlink Moran
Howard SmithHoward SmithSam I. Parrish
Irving BaconIrving BaconBuck Swenson
Maidel TurnerMaidel TurnerLulubelle Alexander
Raymond WalburnRaymond WalburnJudge Alexander
Ellen RossEllen RossSecretary
Eve WhitneyEve WhitneySecretary
Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'ConnellFirst Reporter
Frank MayoFrank MayoCity Official
Tor JohnsonTor JohnsonWrestler
Patti BradyPatti BradyJoyce Matthews
Georgie NokesGrant Matthews Jr.

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