Bulworth

1998, Drama/Comedy, 1h 46m

67 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Star and director Beatty's ambitious take on race and politics in 20th-century America isn't perfect, but manages to provide more than its share of thought-provoking laughs. Read critic reviews

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Jay Bulworth (Warren Beatty), a financially ruined senator, is now disillusioned with politics. The forlorn statesman orders a contract killing -- the target himself -- so his family will be able to collect a fortune from his insurance policy. Facing imminent death, a devil-may-care Bulworth speaks his mind in public, forsaking platitudes for honest but controversial observations. But when he falls in love with a hip young woman (Halle Berry), Bulworth urgently rethinks his impending murder.

Cast & Crew

Warren Beatty
Sen. Jay Billington Bulworth
Halle Berry
Nina
Don Cheadle
L.D.
Oliver Platt
Dennis Murphy
Paul Sorvino
Graham Crockett
Jack Warden
Eddie Davers
Isaiah Washington
Darnell
Joshua Malina
Bill Feldman
Christine Baranski
Constance Bulworth
Allen Smithee
Vinnie
Amiri Baraka
Rastaman
Sean Astin
Gary
Laurie Metcalf
Mimi
Wendell Pierce
Fred
Michele Morgan
Cheryl
Ariyan Johnson
Tanya
Graham Beckel
Man with Dark Glasses
Nora Dunn
Missy Berliner
Jackie Gayle
Macavoy
Warren Beatty
Producer
Pieter Jan Brugge
Producer
Lauren Shuler Donner
Executive Producer
Warren Beatty
Director
Warren Beatty
Screenwriter
Jeremy Pikser
Screenwriter
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  • Jul 25, 2013
    Pretty run of the mill crap. I think Beatty was going for a big message and instead he just embarrasses himself. The whole Beatty-Halle Berry romance seems contrived and a bit gross. Bulworth whimpers while he thinks he is roaring.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Mar 11, 2013
    A bit too broadly played by Warren Beatty in the main, this satire isn't massively subtle but does have - clearly - very serious points to make, with some surprising poignancy in later stages. Excellent ensemble cast.
    Daniel P Super Reviewer
  • Jun 04, 2011
    Intelligently written, consistently funny, perfect acting, always surprising and never for a second dull, Mr. Beatty has written and directed a farce of the highest quality that handles sociological problems better than most dramas. 'Bulworth' is a godsend from the Hollywood machine.
    Jonny B Super Reviewer
  • Nov 29, 2010
    A decent social/political satire.
    Thomas J Super Reviewer
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