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Bob Roberts (1992)

Bob Roberts (1992)

Drama Comedy

Vote first. Ask questions later.

Release Date: 1992, September 4
Directors: Tim Robbins
Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films, Working Title Films, Baltimore Pictures, Baltimore Pictures, Live Entertainment, Live Entertainment, Miramax, Miramax
Cast: Jack Black, David Strathairn, Tim Robbins, Ned Bellamy, Alan Rickman, Lee Arenberg, James Spader, Jeremy Piven, Giancarlo Esposito, Harry Lennix, Bob Balaban, Fisher Stevens

Overview:

Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.

Keywords:

political satire pennsylvania, usa irreverent senate assassination attempt political campaign election campaign mockumentary fake documentary folk music media manipulation hidden truth folk singer us republican party