George Wallace

Directed by John Frankenheimer
G
1997    2h 58mHistory, Drama,
65%6.8
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.

Where to Watch George Wallace

  • 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
  • Clarence Williams IIIArchie
  • Charles BartlettDemonstrator
  • Terrence BeasorDemonstrator
  • Chuck A. BernardConvention Speaker
  • Scott BrantleyArthur Bremer
  • Katherine CraigGirl at Party
  • Tim DowlingDemonstrator
  • Miata EdogaDemonstrator

George Wallace Ratings & Reviews

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George Wallace Trivia

George Wallace was released on August 24, 1997.

George Wallace was directed by John Frankenheimer.

George Wallace has a runtime of 2h 58m.

George Wallace was produced by Julian Krainin, John Frankenheimer.

The key characters in George Wallace are George C. Wallace (Gary Sinise), Lurleen Wallace (Mare Winningham), Big Jim Folsom (Joe Don Baker).

George Wallace is rated G.

George Wallace is a History, Drama, TV Movie film.

George Wallace has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10.

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