Wilson
"DRAMA AND SPECTACLE UNPARALLELED! ENTERTAINMENT UNDREAMED OF! 12,000 PLAYERS! 200 MIGHTY SCENES! TOLD TO THE TUNE OF 87 BELOVED SONGS!"
Originally released in 1944. Wilson is a drama film. directed by Henry King. With a runtime of 2h 34m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alexander Knox, Geraldine Fitzgerald, and Thomas Mitchell
Synopsis
The political career of Woodrow Wilson is chronicled, beginning with his decision to leave his post at Princeton to run for Governor of New Jersey, and his subsequent ascent to the Presidency of the United States. During his terms in office, Wilson must deal with the death of his first wife, the onslaught of German hostilities leading to American involvement in the Great War, and his own country's reticence to join the League of Nations. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2006.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
2h 34m
154 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alexander Knox
as Woodrow Wilson
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Edith Bolling Galt
Thomas Mitchell
as Joseph Tumulty
Ruth Nelson
as Ellen Wilson
Cedric Hardwicke
as Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
Charles Coburn
as Professor Henry Holmes
Vincent Price
as William Gibbs McAdoo
William Eythe
as George Felton
Mary Anderson
as Eleanor Wilson
Ruth Ford
as Margaret Wilson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,995,000
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Darryl F. Zanuck Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson about?
The political career of Woodrow Wilson is chronicled, beginning with his decision to leave his post at Princeton to run for Governor of New Jersey, and his subsequent ascent to the Presidency of th...
Who directed Wilson?
Wilson was directed by Henry King.
How long is Wilson?
Wilson has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
When was Wilson released?
Wilson was released on August 1, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wilson?
The main cast of Wilson includes Alexander Knox, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Thomas Mitchell, Ruth Nelson, Cedric Hardwicke.