George Wallace (1997)

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Release Date: Aug 24, 1997 Wide

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This biopic chronicles the colorful life of former three-time Alabama Governor George Wallace, an outspoken conservative whose views on segregation led to his being shot and permanently disabled, something that abruptly ended his attempt for the Presidency. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Unrated, 2 hr. 58 min.

Drama, Television

Directed By: John Frankenheimer

Written By: Paul Monash, Marshall Frady

In Theaters: Aug 24, 1997 Wide

On DVD: Jan 20, 2009

Warner Home Video

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Gary Sinise
George Wallace
Angelina Jolie
Cornelia Wallace

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the people behind George Wallace put their political views aside and actually attempted to examine the man that was George Wallace.

March 5, 2009 Full Review Source: 7M Pictures

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Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

One of the finest television films John Frankenheimer made during his final decade of filmmaking, George Wallace deserves a more substantial DVD treatment.

January 23, 2009 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Jeremiah Kipp

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In many ways Wallace was a reprehensible man so a three hour film of his rather infamous life should be a struggle to get through that it's not is almost wholly because it has such a high quality cast. Clarence Williams III offers quiet support in the difficult role of Wallace's long time servant and the many familiar

February 16, 2011