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The American President

5.3

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Original title

The American President

Year

1995

Running time

114 min.

Country

United States

Director

Rob Reiner

Screenwriter

Aaron Sorkin

Cast

Music

Marc Shaiman

Cinematography

John Seale

Producer

Universal Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment

Genre

Romance. Comedy. Drama | Romantic Comedy. Politics

Synopsis

Widowed before his election, the President of the United States (Michael Douglas) begins to date three years into his presidency and finds an unlikely match. Despite political opposition, the president falls head over heels for an environmental lobbyist (Annette Benning).

Awards: 1995: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Soundtrack Comedy or Musical

1995: Golden Globes: 5 Nominations, including Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical

1995: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Original Screenplay

1995: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Nominated for Best Screenplay

1995: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Ten Films.

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The American President

1995

Rob Reiner

5.3

(7,127)