Bob Roberts
"Vote first. Ask questions later."
Originally released in 1992. Bob Roberts is a comedy/drama film. directed by Tim Robbins.
Starring Tim Robbins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Alan Rickman
Synopsis
Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (169 votes)
Budget
$3.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$8M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Tim Robbins
as Bob Roberts
Giancarlo Esposito
as Bugs Raplin
Alan Rickman
as Lukas Hart III
Ray Wise
as Chet MacGregor
Brian Murray
as Terry Manchester
Gore Vidal
as Senator Brickley Paiste
Rebecca Jenkins
as Delores Perrigrew
Harry Lennix
as Franklin Dockett
John Ottavino
as Clark Anderson
Robert Stanton
as Bart Macklerooney
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,900,000
- Revenue
- $8,000,000
Production Companies
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Working Title Films
- Baltimore Pictures
- Live Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bob Roberts about?
Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics ...
Who directed Bob Roberts?
Bob Roberts was directed by Tim Robbins.
How long is Bob Roberts?
Bob Roberts has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Bob Roberts released?
Bob Roberts was released on September 4, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bob Roberts?
The main cast of Bob Roberts includes Tim Robbins, Giancarlo Esposito, Alan Rickman, Ray Wise, Brian Murray.
Is Bob Roberts worth watching?
Bob Roberts has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 169 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.