George Wallace Poster

George Wallace (1997)

"Some wanted him president. Others wanted him stopped."

6.8/10 2h 58m Aug 24, 1997
History Drama TV Movie

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.

Back to Home
More Movies
Login to add to watchlist and write reviews for this amazing movie!

Movie Details

Original Title George Wallace
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.6

Cast

Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise
George C. Wallace
Popularity: 2.1
Mare Winningham
Mare Winningham
Lurleen Wallace
Popularity: 1.5
Joe Don Baker
Joe Don Baker
Big Jim Folsom
Popularity: 2.7
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie
Cornelia Wallace
Popularity: 13.8
Terry Kinney
Terry Kinney
Billy Watson
Popularity: 6.4
William Sanderson
William Sanderson
T.Y. Odum
Popularity: 2.3
Mark Rolston
Mark Rolston
Ricky Brickle
Popularity: 2.5
Tracy Fraim
Tracy Fraim
Gerald Wallace
Popularity: 0.7
Skipp Sudduth
Skipp Sudduth
Al Lingo
Popularity: 0.4
Ron Perkins
Ron Perkins
Nicholas Katzenbach
Popularity: 8.7
Mark Valley
Mark Valley
Bobby Kennedy
Popularity: 3.1
Rob Roy Fitzgerald
Rob Roy Fitzgerald
Alabama State Trooper #1
Popularity: 0.5

Key Crew

Director John Frankenheimer
Editor Antony Gibbs
Producer Julian Krainin, John Frankenheimer
Executive Producer Mark Carliner

Production

Turner Network Television
US

Videos & Trailers

George Wallace (1997) Teaser (VHS Capture)
George Wallace (1997) Teaser (VHS Capture)
Trailer

Image Gallery

Backdrops
Backdrop Image

Keywords

alabama georgia biography

Similar Movies

The Life and Loves of Beethoven
The Life and Loves of Beethoven
1937
6.8
Walk the Line
Walk the Line
2005
7.5
The Last Emperor
The Last Emperor
1987
7.6
Basquiat
Basquiat
1996
6.6
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962
8.0
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
2002
8.0
The Aviator
The Aviator
2004
7.2
The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
1959
7.2
Rating
6.8
/10

Based on 16 votes

Details
Release Date August 24, 1997
Runtime 2h 58m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.6
Links
IMDb

User Reviews

Be the first to share your thoughts about this movie!