George Wallace (1997)
Some wanted him president. Others wanted him stopped.
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.
| Movie ID | 4352 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, History, TV Movie |
| Director | John Frankenheimer |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, Joe Don Baker, Angelina Jolie, Terry Kinney, William Sanderson, Mark Rolston, Tracy Fraim |
| Release date | 24 August 1997 |
| Release year | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 178 min (2h 58m) |
| Rating | 6.8 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Turner Network Television |
Director: John Frankenheimer
Writers: Paul Monash
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