The Last Debate
“To save America's future, they had to destroy a candidate's past.”
Synopsis
A presidential debate, unconfirmed rumors and four reporters who take the political process into their own hands. With the election only a week away, the two candidates square off in a final debate. The televised event takes a dramatic turn when the moderator and three panelists confront one of the candidates with unconfirmed rumors and allegations. The debate quickly turns into a witch hunt and destroys one politician's career. They also give Tom Chapman, the up-and-coming reporter investigating the panel's ambush, the story of a lifetime: What went on behind the last debate.
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James Garner
Mike Howley
Peter Gallagher
Tom Chapman
Audra McDonald
Barbara Manning
Donna Murphy
Joan Naylor
Marco Sanchez
Henry Ramirez
Dorian Harewood
Brad Lily
Jack Turpin
Michael Riley
Bruce Gray
Governor Paul L. Greene
Stephen Young
Richard Meredith
Lawrence Dane
Sidney Robert Mulvane
Djanet Sears
Nancy Dewey
Peter Donaldson
Jeff Grayson
John Badham
Don Beard
Leslie Carlson
Pat Tubbs
Maggie Huculak
Gwyn Garrison
Martin Doyle
Jim Weaver
Brenda Robins
Carol Reynolds
Colin Fox
Joshua L. Simpson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Badham
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Lehrer, Jon Maas
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- The Last Debate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television, Scott Free Productions, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Badham
Jim Lehrer, Jon Maas
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Norayr Kasper
Frank Morriss
Diane Minter Lewis, Jon Maas, Ridley Scott, Tony Scott
Department Leadership Roster
John Badham
Director
Jon Maas
Producer
Frank Morriss
Editor
Eric Fraser
Production Design
Alexander Reda
Costume Design
Norayr Kasper
Director of Photography
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Original Music Composer
Jon Maas
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Debate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Debate about?
A presidential debate, unconfirmed rumors and four reporters who take the political process into their own hands. With the election only a week away, the two candidates square off in a final debate. The televised event takes a dramatic turn when the moderator and three panelists confront one of the candidates with unconfirmed rumors and allegations. The debate quickly turns into a witch hunt and destroys one politician's career. They also give Tom Chapman, the up-and-coming reporter investigating the panel's ambush, the story of a lifetime: What went on behind the last debate.
Who directed The Last Debate?
The Last Debate was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in The Last Debate?
The principal cast of The Last Debate includes James Garner, Peter Gallagher, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Marco Sanchez.
When was The Last Debate released and how long is it?
The Last Debate was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Debate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Debate was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
Is The Last Debate based on a book or true story?
The Last Debate is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jim Lehrer".