George Wallace (1997)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- John Frankenheimer
Writing:
- Paul Monash
- Marshall Frady
Stars:
Release Date: 1997-08-24
6.7/10
6.7/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 178
Lurleen Wallace
Ricky Brickle
George C. Wallace
Archie
Big Jim Folsom
Cornelia Wallace
Billy Watson
T.Y. Odum
Gerald Wallace
Velma
Jamison
Al Lingo
Nicholas Katzenbach
Bobby Kennedy
Alabama State Trooper #1
Demonstrator
Mrs. Folsom
Reporter
Klan Member #2
Mass. State Trooper
Neal
Eddie
Wallace Girl
Reporter
Loosh
Dr. Jeff McKinney
Demonstrator