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The American President  (1995)

The American President
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Theatrical Feature Running Time:
113 mins

Theatrical Release Information:
The American President

This earnest, intelligent, and well-written romantic comedy is enjoyable and optimistic in classic Hollywood style, even if its idealism doesn't seem quite so credible against the cynical political backdrop of the Nineties. President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas), an unabashedly liberal Democrat, is just gearing up for re-election when he meets an attractive and sharp environmental lobbyist named Sydney Wade (Annette Bening). The two fall in love and the President must soon deal with the political repercussions (Sydney is trying to get legislation through Congress), as well as the cynical machinations of Republican opponent Senator Bob Rumson (Richard Dreyfuss), who attempts to paint Sydney as a radical and use "family values" rhetoric to smear Shepherd. With the attacks affecting his standings in the all-important polls, and his love's legislation causing him headaches in the Capitol, Shepherd must decide whether he can risk continuing his relationship. A rich supporting cast, solid characterizations by Douglas and Bening, and an articulate approach make this an appealing, if not particularly weighty, study of the tensions between public and private life. ~ Don Kaye, All Movie Guide


The American President Trivia

Who played President Andrew Shepherd in the movie The American President?
Michael Douglas played President Andrew Shepherd in the movie The American President

Who played Sydney Ellen Wade in the movie The American President?
Annette Bening played Sydney Ellen Wade in the movie The American President

Who played A.J. MacInerney in the movie The American President?
Martin Sheen played A.J. MacInerney in the movie The American President

Who played Lewis Rothschild in the movie The American President?
Michael J. Fox played Lewis Rothschild in the movie The American President

Who played Leon Kodak in the movie The American President?
David Paymer played Leon Kodak in the movie The American President

Who played Senator Bob Rumson in the movie The American President?
Richard Dreyfuss played Senator Bob Rumson in the movie The American President

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