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How Arnold Won the West

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In the 2003 special election, Gov. Gray Davis faces replacement in California's big chair by movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger. As this documentary shows, the obstacles facing the erstwhile "Terminator" are both serious and colorful: allegations of poor behavior with women, and opponents including a porn star and actor Gary Coleman. The film portrays the election as a movie-worthy spectacle, but also offers proof that sometimes even the most elaborate art can't hold a candle to real life.

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Jake Euker F5 (Wichita, KS) 06/12/2005
3/5
Cooke has a bias that's too strident and sometimes unfair, but her film remains a fascinating look at democracy at its worst. Go to Full Review Jules Brenner Filmcritic.com 01/06/2005
3.5/5
a documentary that will prove its value in the course of democratic time Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/06/2005 Doc about Schwarznegger's election, his best performance ever I must say. As a villain. The director didn't need much to make a good movie since the election was a freaking circus, it's an entertaining yet scary flick about the american politics. A nice companion for a double feature with Fahrenheit 9/11. See more Read all reviews
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Alex Cooke

Director

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Actor

Gasser Barbara

Actor

George W. Bush

Actor

Bill Clinton

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Gray Davis

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Synopsis In the 2003 special election, Gov. Gray Davis faces replacement in California's big chair by movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger. As this documentary shows, the obstacles facing the erstwhile "Terminator" are both serious and colorful: allegations of poor behavior with women, and opponents including a porn star and actor Gary Coleman. The film portrays the election as a movie-worthy spectacle, but also offers proof that sometimes even the most elaborate art can't hold a candle to real life.
Director
Alex Cooke
Screenwriter
Alex Cooke
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 29, 2016
Runtime
1h 20m