Head of State

Directed by Chris Rock
2003    1h 35m    PG-13
Comedy, Drama
5.530%46%
After a shocking death in the presidential race, D.C. alderman Mays Gilliam steps up as an unlikely candidate. With humor and heart, he transforms from underdog to contender, shaking up the political landscape in a hilarious journey to the White House.
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Cast of Head of State
  • Chris RockMays Gilliam
  • Bernie MacMitch Gilliam
  • Dylan BakerMartin Geller
  • Nick SearcyBrian Lewis
  • Lynn WhitfieldDebra Lassiter
  • Robin GivensKim
  • Tamala JonesLisa Clark
  • James RebhornSenator Bill Arnot
  • Keith DavidBernard Cooper
  • Tracy MorganMeat Man
  • Stephanie MarchNikki
  • Robert StantonAdvisor
  • Jude CiccolellaMr. Earl
  • Nate DoggNate Dogg
  • Angie MattsonNate's Girl
  • Elizabeth J. CarlisleNate's Girl
  • Kirk PenberthyGaines
  • John BadilaGeneral Olson James
  • Ed WheelerMr. Hawkins
  • Jamil ShawKid
  • Gammy SingerMiss Pearl
  • Ned EisenbergMike Blake
  • Reg E. CatheyOfficer Waters
  • Brad MarshallDemolition Man
  • Patrice O'NealWarren
  • Mario JoynerLotto Man
  • Donald NealSenator
  • Beau JamesSenator
  • Doug RobertsSenator
  • Charles AbleCharlie
  • Raymond ClarkMays Jr.
  • Camille JeannineSuper Whore Drill Instructor
  • Mark Zeisler1st Fundraiser Issue Guy
  • Pat Moran1st Fundraiser Issue Woman
  • Tad OhtaAsian Man
  • Eddy ShalitaFrench Man
  • Clarke PetersFundraiser Demo-Tape Man
  • Delaney WilliamsTeamster
  • Wes JohnsonTeamster
  • Madeline DeVanSinging Lady
  • Deborah S. SmithSinging Lady
  • Victoria ChapmanSinging Lady
  • John HallHip Hop Dancer
  • Robin L. HallHip Hop Dancer
  • Barbara G. SutoHip Hop Dancer
  • Thomas BevansHip Hop Dancer
  • Helaine FondaHip Hop Dancer
  • Sharon SavoyHip Hop Dancer
  • David SavoyHip Hop Dancer
  • Terry ChasteenHip Hop Dancer
  • Robert J. NormanHip Hop Dancer
  • Ann HaynsworthHip Hop Dancer
  • James R. BergdahlHip Hop Dancer
  • Linda KenyonScreaming Woman
  • Alan ChadseyFalling Man
  • Irving Jacobs1st Fundraiser Party Goer
  • Norman Seltzer1st Fundraiser Husband
  • Patsy Grady Abrams1st Fundraiser Wife
  • Ashton MarksBob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
  • Michael MunfordBob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
  • Michael MarceauBob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
  • Akira OtsukaBob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
  • Bob PerillaBob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
  • Cornell S. ThomasMuhammad Muhammad Muhammad
  • Lee E. CoxPlayers Ball Pimp
  • Jeremy BorashJeremy Borash
  • Scott JamesReferee
  • Michael AhlKlansman
  • Annika PergamentCable Anchorwoman
  • Gwendolyn Mulamba2nd Fundraiser Issue Woman
  • Mike Hodge2nd Fundraiser Issue Man
  • Gabrielle GoyetteThe Woman
  • Gustave JohnsonChester Allen
  • Heather SimmsTish
  • Kevin WittSecret Service Agent
  • Brenna McDonoughSchool Reporter
  • Cory RosemeierHelicopter Pilot
  • David DeBoyPolice Chief
  • Caitlin RayLittle Girl
  • Kate GuytonFoot Lady
  • Jim ScopelitisPork Man
  • Billoah GreeneTrain Station Demo Man
  • Mojo GentryPorter
  • Lucy Newman-WilliamsTrain Station Reporter
  • Jimmy TingleTalk Show Host
  • Ivan ScottTalk Show Host
  • Doris E. McMillonTalk Show Host
  • Sloane BrownRoadside Reporter
  • Steven MauriceShorty G
  • Lois Kelso HuntLewis' Mother
  • Novella NelsonModerator
  • Nancy DingVoter on Street
  • John F. DegenVoter on Street
  • H. Renee CogarVoter on Street
  • James G. PasierbVoter on Street
  • Ali LeRoiCrazy Hostile Dreadlock Voter
  • Sade BaderinwaTransit Reporter
  • Leeanna SaundersOld Woman Transit Rider
  • Kevin ReeseAnchor
  • Stan StovallAnchor
  • Peter PuglisiCalifornia Screamer
  • Marilyn GetasNational Anchor
  • Bruce ElliottNational Anchor
  • Tony HarrisLocal Anchor
  • Jennifer GilbertLocal Anchor
  • Donna HamiltonRegional Anchor
  • Funkmaster FlexInaugural Ball Announcer
  • Ben BachelderRunner #6 (uncredited)
  • Don HarrisHimself (uncredited)
  • Brian JamesHimself (as BG James) (uncredited)
  • TJ JacksonYoung Man in Crowd (uncredited)
  • Jeffrey JarrettJeff Jarrett (uncredited)
  • Ron KillingsHimself (as Ron "The Truth" Killings) (uncredited)
  • Nyla RoseAngry Mob Member (uncredited)
  • Chandra WilsonJaime (uncredited)
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    Head Of StateTrailer
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    Head Of State SoundbitesInterview
  • Head Of State: B-Roll
    Head Of State: B-RollBehind the Scenes
  • Head Of State: Featurette
    Head Of State: FeaturetteBehind the Scenes
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    Head Of State Scene: Work ItScene
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    Head Of State Scene: What About NatoScene
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    Head Of State Scene: Crib Malt LiquorScene
  • Head Of State Scene: Thank God For Crime
    Head Of State Scene: Thank God For CrimeScene
  • Head Of State Scene: We'd Like You To Run
    Head Of State Scene: We'd Like You To RunScene
 
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