W. Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Josh Brolin stars as George W. Bush in this Oliver Stone biopic that traces the head of state's rise to power from a privileged alcoholic to a born-again Christian whose belief in religious destiny helped move him to the top ranks of political power. Co-written by Stanley G. Weiser, Bush is produced by fellow Stone collaborators Moritz Borman and Jon Kilik, with Elizabeth Banks co-starring as the first lady, James Cromwell as the elder President Bush, Ellen Burstyn as Barbara Bush and Richard Dreyfuss as Vice President Dick Cheney. - Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
10/17/2008
DVD Release Date:
02/10/2009
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for language including sexual references, some alcohol abuse, smoking and brief disturbing war images.
Run Time:
129 min.
Distributor(s):
Lionsgate
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Rise To Power, Fathers and Sons, Heads of State
Tone:
Compassionate, Cynical, Satirical, Wry
Keywords:
President
Country of Origin:
USA (10-17-2008)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
