Bob Roberts
“Vote first. Ask questions later.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Bob Roberts Official Trailer #1 - Tim Robbins Movie (1992) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Tim Robbins
Bob Roberts
Giancarlo Esposito
Bugs Raplin
Alan Rickman
Lukas Hart III
Ray Wise
Chet MacGregor
Brian Murray
Terry Manchester
Gore Vidal
Senator Brickley Paiste
Rebecca Jenkins
Delores Perrigrew
Harry Lennix
Franklin Dockett
John Ottavino
Clark Anderson
Robert Stanton
Bart Macklerooney
Kelly Willis
Clarissa Flan
Merrilee Dale
Polly Roberts
Tom Atkins
Dr. Caleb Mneck
David Strathairn
Mack Laflin
James Spader
Chuck Marlin
Pamela Reed
Carol Cruise
Helen Hunt
Rose Pondell
Eva Amurri
Child in Hospital
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.05x
+$4.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Robbins
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Robbins
- Original Score
- David Robbins
- Original Title
- Bob Roberts
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $3.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8M
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title, Baltimore Pictures, Live Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins
David Robbins
Jean Lépine
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Paul Webster, Forrest Murray, Tim Bevan, Ronna B. Wallace
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Robbins
Director
Forrest Murray
Producer
David Robbins
Original Music Composer
Jean Lépine
Director of Photography
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Editor
Richard Hoover
Production Design
Bridget Kelly
Costume Design
Tim Robbins
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bob Roberts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bob Roberts about?
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.
Who directed Bob Roberts?
Bob Roberts was directed by Tim Robbins.
Who stars in Bob Roberts?
The principal cast of Bob Roberts includes Tim Robbins, Giancarlo Esposito, Alan Rickman, Ray Wise, Brian Murray.
When was Bob Roberts released and how long is it?
Bob Roberts was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bob Roberts?
Bob Roberts had a reported production budget of $3.9M and grossed $8M at the worldwide box office (2.05 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Bob Roberts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bob Roberts was composed by David Robbins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bob Roberts?
Bob Roberts holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).