George Wallace
"Some wanted him president. Others wanted him stopped."
Originally released in 1997. George Wallace is a history/drama film. directed by John Frankenheimer. With a runtime of 2h 58m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, and Joe Don Baker
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
2h 58m
178 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gary Sinise
as George C. Wallace
Mare Winningham
as Lurleen Wallace
Joe Don Baker
as Big Jim Folsom
Angelina Jolie
as Cornelia Wallace
Terry Kinney
as Billy Watson
William Sanderson
as T.Y. Odum
Mark Rolston
as Ricky Brickle
Tracy Fraim
as Gerald Wallace
Skipp Sudduth
as Al Lingo
Ron Perkins
as Nicholas Katzenbach
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Turner Network Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Wallace about?
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...
Who directed George Wallace?
George Wallace was directed by John Frankenheimer.
How long is George Wallace?
George Wallace has a runtime of 2 hours and 58 minutes (178 minutes total).
When was George Wallace released?
George Wallace was released on August 24, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in George Wallace?
The main cast of George Wallace includes Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, Joe Don Baker, Angelina Jolie, Terry Kinney.