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Film · 1997 · History

George Wallace

Some wanted him president. Others wanted him stopped.

★6.8 1997 2h 58m John Frankenheimer PG-13

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.

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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.

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Cast

8 principal cast

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

George C. Wallace
Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

Lurleen Wallace
Joe Don Baker

Joe Don Baker

Big Jim Folsom
Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Cornelia Wallace
Terry Kinney

Terry Kinney

Billy Watson
William Sanderson

William Sanderson

T.Y. Odum
Mark Rolston

Mark Rolston

Ricky Brickle
Tracy Fraim

Tracy Fraim

Gerald Wallace

Where to watch George Wallace

George Wallace (1997) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 2h 58m history directed by John Frankenheimer is rated 6.8/10 by 16 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was George Wallace released?

George Wallace was released on August 24, 1997.

Who directed George Wallace?

George Wallace was directed by John Frankenheimer.

How long is George Wallace?

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

What genre is George Wallace?

George Wallace is categorized as History, Drama, TV Movie.

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