Bob Roberts

Bob Roberts (1992)

04/09/1992
Comedy, Drama
1h 42m

Vote first. Ask questions later.

Overview

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.

  • Tim RobbinsDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $3,900,000

  • Revenue

    $8,000,000

Keywords

  • senate
  • election campaign
  • pennsylvania, usa
  • folk music
  • mockumentary
  • us republican party
  • political campaign
  • folk singer
  • fake documentary
  • media manipulation
  • political satire
  • hidden truth
  • assassination attempt

Top Billed Cast

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Bob Roberts

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Bugs Raplin

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

Lukas Hart III

Ray Wise

Ray Wise

Chet MacGregor

Brian Murray

Brian Murray

Terry Manchester

Gore Vidal

Gore Vidal

Senator Brickley Paiste

Rebecca Jenkins

Rebecca Jenkins

Delores Perrigrew

Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

Franklin Dockett

John Ottavino

John Ottavino

Clark Anderson

Robert Stanton

Robert Stanton

Bart Macklerooney

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