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George Wallace

Some wanted him president. Others wanted him stopped.

George Wallace Poster

Released: 1997-08-24

Runtime: 178 minutes

Overview

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.

Genres

  • History
  • Drama
  • TV Movie

Production Companies

  • Turner Network Television (US)

Additional Information

Budget: $0

Revenue: $0

Popularity: 1.3431

Vote Average: 6.813 ({{ mov_details.vote_count }} votes)

Status: Released

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IMDb: tt0119189