Movie Description

George Wallace

(1997)

Overview

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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Facts

Original TitleGeorge Wallace

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1997-08-24

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 58m

Production CompaniesTurner Network Television

Genres

  • History
  • Drama
  • TV Movie