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The Ides of March
Why this pick
Matches the brisk, polished political milieu and morally compromised power players, with sharp dialogue and an insider’s view of how ambition reshapes loyalties.
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MOVIE2007 2h 5m USA
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
In 1980, Congressman Charlie Wilson (Texas politician) is more interested in partying than legislating, frequently throwing huge galas and staffing his congressional office with young, attractive women. His social life eventually brings about a federal investigation into allegations of his cocaine use, conducted by federal prosecutor Rudy Giuliani as part of a larger investigation into congressional misconduct. The investigation results in no charge against Wilson.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Gust Avrakotos
Julia Roberts
Joanne Herring
Amy Adams
Bonnie Bach
John Slattery
Cravely
Ken Stott
Zvi
Wynn Everett
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Daniel Eric Gold
Donnelly
Harry S. Murphy
Congressional Committee