Movie

George Wallace

“Some wanted him president. Others wanted him stopped.”

★ 6.8(16)19972h 58m

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Good to know

Director: John Frankenheimer
Release date: 1997-08-24
Runtime: 2h 58m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Turner Network Television

George Wallace — trailer

About George Wallace

George Wallace is a 1997 movie in the History, Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham and Joe Don Baker. It has a runtime of 2 hours 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch George Wallace in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Gary Sinise

George C. Wallace

Mare Winningham

Lurleen Wallace

Joe Don Baker

Big Jim Folsom

Angelina Jolie

Cornelia Wallace

Terry Kinney

Billy Watson

William Sanderson

T.Y. Odum

Mark Rolston

Ricky Brickle

Tracy Fraim

Gerald Wallace

Skipp Sudduth

Al Lingo

Ron Perkins

Nicholas Katzenbach

Mark Valley

Bobby Kennedy

Rob Roy Fitzgerald

Alabama State Trooper #1

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch George Wallace in Canada?+

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How long is George Wallace?+

George Wallace has a runtime of 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).

Who stars in George Wallace?+

George Wallace stars Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, Joe Don Baker, Angelina Jolie and Terry Kinney.

When did George Wallace come out?+

George Wallace is a 1997 movie directed by John Frankenheimer.

What genre is George Wallace?+

George Wallace is History, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed George Wallace?+

George Wallace was directed by John Frankenheimer.