Raising Buchanan
“Aimless woman. Reckless plan. Worthless president.”
Synopsis
A desperate woman steals the corpse of former US president James Buchanan, hoping to net a large ransom. Complications arise when it seems no one is particularly interested in getting him back.
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Raising Buchanan | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-16
Top Cast
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René Auberjonois
President James Buchanan
Amanda Melby
Ruth Kiesling
Cathy Shim
Meg
Terence Bernie Hines
Phillip Crosby
M. Emmet Walsh
Larry Kiesling
Robert Ben Garant
Lancaster Guy
Jennifer Pfalzgraff
Holly
Shannon Whirry
Parnella Monroe
Steve Briscoe
Errol
Lynnette 'L.A.' Brown
Gretchen
Max Bullis
Dante
Shelly Boucher
Trina
Zoë Yeoman
Captain Jarvis
Laura Durant
Mrs. Laura Warren
Saylor Billings
Biker Chick Vent
Dustin Leighton
Sideburn Vent
Kane Black
Brock
John Batchan
Wyatt
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 389 DaysApril 12, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 5, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 5, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Dellis
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Dellis
- Original Title
- Raising Buchanan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $600K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Dellis
Bruce Dellis
Bret Kalmbach
Bruce Dellis
Amanda Melby, Joe Gruberman
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Dellis
Editor
Bret Kalmbach
Director of Photography
Amanda Melby
Producer
Bruce Dellis
Screenplay
Bruce Dellis
Director
Joe Gruberman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raising Buchanan
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What is Raising Buchanan about?
A desperate woman steals the corpse of former US president James Buchanan, hoping to net a large ransom. Complications arise when it seems no one is particularly interested in getting him back.
Who directed Raising Buchanan?
Raising Buchanan was directed by Bruce Dellis.
Who stars in Raising Buchanan?
The principal cast of Raising Buchanan includes René Auberjonois, Amanda Melby, Cathy Shim, Terence Bernie Hines, M. Emmet Walsh.
When was Raising Buchanan released and how long is it?
Raising Buchanan was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raising Buchanan?
Raising Buchanan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).