George Wallace
“Some wanted him president. Others wanted him stopped.”
Synopsis
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.
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George Wallace (1997) Teaser (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-19
Top Cast
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Gary Sinise
George C. Wallace
Mare Winningham
Lurleen Wallace
Joe Don Baker
Big Jim Folsom
Angelina Jolie
Cornelia Wallace
Terry Kinney
Billy Watson
William Sanderson
T.Y. Odum
Mark Rolston
Ricky Brickle
Tracy Fraim
Gerald Wallace
Skipp Sudduth
Al Lingo
Ron Perkins
Nicholas Katzenbach
Mark Valley
Bobby Kennedy
Rob Roy Fitzgerald
Alabama State Trooper #1
Clarence Williams III
Archie
Charles Bartlett
Demonstrator
Terrence Beasor
Demonstrator
Chuck A. Bernard
Convention Speaker
Scott Brantley
Arthur Bremer
Katherine Craig
Girl at Party
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Monash, Marshall Frady
- Original Score
- Gary Chang
- Original Title
- George Wallace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- Turner Network Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Paul Monash, Marshall Frady
Gary Chang
Alan Caso
Antony Gibbs
Julian Krainin, John Frankenheimer, Mark Carliner
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
Julian Krainin
Producer
John Frankenheimer
Producer
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Alan Caso
Director of Photography
Gary Chang
Original Music Composer
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Dennis Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About George Wallace
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What is George Wallace about?
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.
Who directed George Wallace?
George Wallace was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in George Wallace?
The principal cast of George Wallace includes Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, Joe Don Baker, Angelina Jolie, Terry Kinney.
When was George Wallace released and how long is it?
George Wallace was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for George Wallace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for George Wallace was composed by Gary Chang.
Is George Wallace based on a book or true story?
George Wallace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marshall Frady".
What is the age rating and content advisory for George Wallace?
George Wallace holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).