The butler [videorecording]
2014
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Historical drama directed by Lee Daniels and starring Forest Whitaker. The film tells the story of Cecil Gaines (Whitaker)'s 34-year career working as head butler at the White House. Beginning his tenure under President Eisenhower (Robin Williams), Cecil would see another seven presidents come and go throughout his career and was present at the highest level of the state during some of the most tumultuous periods in the 20th century including the American Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. The ensemble cast includes John Cusack, James Marsden, Liev Schreiber, Alan Rickman and Oprah Winfrey.
Main title:
The butler [videorecording] / producer, Lee Daniels; producer, Cassian Elwes; producer, Buddy Patrick; producer, Laura Ziskin.
Author:
Daniels, Lee, directorLeao, Rodrigo, composer (expression)Whitaker, Forest, actorBanner, David, actorCarey, Mariah, actor
Imprint:
[United Kingdom] : EiV, 2014.
Collation:
1 DVD (132 min.) : colour.
Notes:
Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (English).Made in 2013.Based on the career of White House butler Eugene Allen.DVDN.
Credits:
Credits: director, Lee Daniels; writer, Danny Strong; music, Rodrigo Leao; cinematographer, Andrew Dunn.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Forest Whitaker, David Banner, Mariah Carey, Vanessa Redgrave, Clarence Williams III, Oprah Winfrey, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lenny Kravitz, John Cusack, Robin Williams, James Marsden, Liev Schreiber, Alan Rickman.
Audience:
BBFC code: 12.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437514
Language:
English
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BRN:
76496
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