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
6.8/10
6.8/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 178
Cornelia Wallace
George C. Wallace
Lurleen Wallace
Archie
Big Jim Folsom
Billy Watson
T.Y. Odum
Ricky Brickle
Gerald Wallace
Al Lingo
Nicholas Katzenbach
Bobby Kennedy
Alabama State Trooper #1
Demonstrator
Mrs. Folsom
Reporter
Klan Member #2
Mass. State Trooper
Neal
Eddie
Jamison
Wallace Girl
Velma
Reporter
Loosh
Dr. Jeff McKinney
Demonstrator
