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Bob Roberts
“Vote first. Ask questions later.”
6.5 / 10• 1992• 1h 42m•R• English
ComedyDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Tim Robbins
Bob Roberts
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tim Robbins's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bob Roberts is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
