George Wallace
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Synopsis
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.
Details
- John Frankenheimer
- August 24, 1997
- Released
- United States of America
- Turner Network Television
- 2h 58m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Gary SiniseGeorge C. Wallace -
Mare WinninghamLurleen Wallace -
Joe Don BakerBig Jim Folsom -
Angelina JolieCornelia Wallace -
Terry KinneyBilly Watson -
William SandersonT.Y. Odum -
Mark RolstonRicky Brickle -
Tracy FraimGerald Wallace -
Skipp SudduthAl Lingo -
Ron PerkinsNicholas Katzenbach -
Mark ValleyBobby Kennedy -
Rob Roy FitzgeraldAlabama State Trooper #1
