George Wallace
Series Overview
The miniseries follows the history of its namesake, from the 1950s when Wallace was a circuit court judge in Barbour County, to his tenure as the most powerful governor in Alabama's history. It depicts his symbolic "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door", where Wallace attempted to block black students from entering the University of Alabama. It details his stance on racial segregation in Alabama at the time, which proved popular with his white constituents, and also depicts Wallace's rise as a presidential hopeful. This eventually leads to his attempted assassination—and his surprise victory in several states during the 1968 presidential election.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
1997 – 1997
Premiered: Sun, Aug 24, 1997
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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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
Clarence Williams III
Archie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Paul Monash, Marshall Frady
Gary Chang
Alan Caso
Antony Gibbs
John Frankenheimer, Julian Krainin, Mark Carliner
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
John Frankenheimer
Producer
Julian Krainin
Producer
Alan Caso
Director of Photography
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Michael Z. Hanan
Production Design
Gary Chang
Original Music Composer
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What is George Wallace about?
The miniseries follows the history of its namesake, from the 1950s when Wallace was a circuit court judge in Barbour County, to his tenure as the most powerful governor in Alabama's history. It depicts his symbolic "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door", where Wallace attempted to block black students from entering the University of Alabama. It details his stance on racial segregation in Alabama at the time, which proved popular with his white constituents, and also depicts Wallace's rise as a presidential hopeful. This eventually leads to his attempted assassination—and his surprise victory in several states during the 1968 presidential election.
How many seasons does George Wallace have?
George Wallace comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in George Wallace?
Key cast members in George Wallace include Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, Joe Don Baker, Angelina Jolie, Terry Kinney.
Who created or directed George Wallace?
George Wallace was developed and directed by John Frankenheimer.