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Theatrical Release Date:
01/02/1998
DVD Release Date:
07/29/1998
Run Time:
97min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
New Line
MPAA Rating:
R for language.
Genre(s):
Drama,Comedy
Plot: In a 29-day shoot, Barry Levinson filmed this $15 million political and media satire, adapted by Hilary Henkin and David Mamet from Larry Beinhart's novel, American Hero. Read More
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