A conservative folk singer turns his hand to politics, running for the US Senate. He is not above dirty tricks and smear campaigns to gain an advantage over his opponent.
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Awards:
- 4 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Tim Robbins | ... |
Bob Roberts
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| Giancarlo Esposito | ... |
Bugs Raplin
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| Alan Rickman | ... |
Lukas Hart III
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| Ray Wise | ... |
Chet MacGregor
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| Brian Murray | ... |
Terry Manchester
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| Gore Vidal | ... |
Senator Brickley Paiste
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| Rebecca Jenkins | ... |
Delores Perrigrew
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| Harry Lennix | ... |
Franklin Dockett
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John Ottavino | ... |
Clark Anderson
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| Robert Stanton | ... |
Bart Macklerooney
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Kelly Willis | ... |
Clarissa Flan
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Merrilee Dale | ... |
Polly Roberts
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| Tom Atkins | ... |
Dr. Caleb Menck
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| David Strathairn | ... |
Mack Laflin
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| James Spader | ... |
Chuck Marlin
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| Pamela Reed | ... |
Carol Cruise
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| Helen Hunt | ... |
Rose Pondell
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| Eva Amurri | ... |
Child in Hospital
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Jim West | ... |
Bus Driver
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| Peter Gallagher | ... |
Dan Riley
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| Lynne Thigpen | ... |
Kelly Noble
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| Bingo O'Malley | ... |
Robert Roberts, Sr.
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| Kathleen Chalfant | ... |
Constance Roberts
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Ruth Lesko | ... |
School Teacher
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| Jack Black | ... |
Roger Davis
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| Matthew Faber | ... |
Calvin
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| Matt McGrath | ... |
Burt
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| Anita Gillette | ... |
Mrs. Davis
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| Susan Sarandon | ... |
Tawna Titan
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| Fred Ward | ... |
Chip Daley
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Charles R. Altman | ... |
Debate Moderator
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Shannon Holt | ... |
Rita
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Staci Marie Marcum | ... |
Miss Philadelphia
(as Staci Marcum)
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| Shira Piven | ... |
Penn State Protester
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| Steve Pink | ... |
Penn State Protester
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| Fisher Stevens | ... |
Rock Bork
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Gil Robbins | ... |
Reverend Best
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| Angela Hall | ... |
Choir Soloist
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Lee Robbins | ... |
Organ Player
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| John Cusack | ... |
Cutting Edge Host
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| Bob Balaban | ... |
Michael Janes
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| Allan F. Nicholls | ... |
Cutting Edge Director
(as Allan Nicholls)
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June Stein | ... |
Cutting Edge Assistant Carol
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| Adam Simon | ... |
Cutting Edge Head Writer
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| Ned Bellamy | ... |
Uzi Kornhauser
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Natalie Strong | ... |
Kala Kornhauser
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Burnice Brourman | ... |
Nurse
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Pat Logan | ... |
Frank Ryan, Policeman
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Larry John Meyers | ... |
Police Spokesman
(as Larry John Myers)
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| Robert Hegyes | ... |
Ernesto Galleano
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| Tom Tully | ... |
New York Reporter
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Anthony Dileo Jr. | ... |
New York Reporter
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Jane Crawford | ... |
New York Reporter
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| Ann Talman | ... |
New York Reporter
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Lamont Arnold | ... |
New York Reporter
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Gabrielle Robbins | ... |
Singing Vigilante
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Adele Robbins | ... |
Vigilante
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| Brian Powell | ... |
Vigilante
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| Paul Quinn | ... |
Vigilante
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Dean Robinson | ... |
Vigilante
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Jeff Foster | ... |
Vigilante
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| Jeremy Piven | ... |
Candle Seller
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| Lee Arenberg | ... |
Religious Zealot
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David Sinaiko | ... |
Liberal
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| Brent Hinkley | ... |
Bif, the Patriot
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Hal O'Leary | ... |
Senator Haydn
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| Don Brockett | ... |
Chairman
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Linda King | ... |
Washington D.C. Reporter
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Tracy Generalovich | ... |
Miss Three Mile Island
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| Aaron Jackson |
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| Julie Matthews | ... |
News Reporter
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| Sean Paul Braud | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| George Bush | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Peter Gannon | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Christine Garrott | ... |
Television Scriptwriter (uncredited)
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Stephen Halbert | ... |
Nigel the Soundman (uncredited)
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| Michelle Nagy | ... |
Pageant Contestant (uncredited)
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| Dave Petti | ... |
Debate Spectator (uncredited)
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| D.J. Sharp | ... |
Vocal Effects (uncredited)
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Joe Shelby | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Jeff Tackett | ... |
Self - Orioles Catcher (uncredited)
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| Ronald Thomas | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Tim Robbins | ||
Written by
| Tim Robbins | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Tim Bevan | ... | executive producer |
| James Bigwood | ... | associate producer |
| Forrest Murray | ... | producer |
| Allan F. Nicholls | ... | associate producer |
| Ronna B. Wallace | ... | executive producer |
| Paul Webster | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| David Robbins | ||
Cinematography by
| Jean Lépine | ||
Editing by
| Lisa Zeno Churgin | ||
Editorial Department
| Mark Ginsberg | ... | color timer |
| Donna Stern | ... | associate editor |
Casting By
| Douglas Aibel | ||
Production Design by
| Richard Hoover | ||
Art Direction by
| Gary Kosko | ||
Set Decoration by
| Brian Kasch | ||
Costume Design by
| Bridget Kelly | ||
Makeup Department
| Jeannee Josefczyk | ... | makeup artist |
| Rachel Kick | ... | makeup artist |
| Rosalee Riggle | ... | hair stylist (as Rose Bologa) |
| Linda Williams | ... | 2nd hair stylist |
Production Management
| James Bigwood | ... | unit production manager |
| Susan Lazarus | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Mark Seldis | ... | unit manager |
| Rudd Simmons | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Fred 'Fredo' Donatelli | ... | second assistant director |
| Maria Melograne | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Paul Bucciarelli | ... | scenic artist |
| Robert Buncher | ... | carpenter |
| Mary Buri | ... | key set dresser |
| Sarah Jackson Burt | ... | on-set dresser |
| Chris Call | ... | property master |
| Thomas J. Garrigan | ... | assistant property master |
| Craig Glaser | ... | set dresser |
| Kenneth J. Kellers | ... | set dresser |
| John Lindsey McCormick | ... | art department coordinator |
| Eugene Pope | ... | carpenter |
| Eric 'Sprocket' Uporsky | ... | props assistant |
Sound Department
| Nancy Cabrera | ... | foley artist |
| Michael J. Cerone | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Laura Civiello | ... | dialogue editor |
| Rick Dior | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Marshall Grupp | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Peter Halbert | ... | boom operator |
| Stephen Halbert | ... | production sound mixer |
| Hal Levinsohn | ... | adr editor (as Hal Levinson) |
| Branka Mrkic | ... | dialogue editor |
| Bob Olari | ... | sound recordist |
| Jac Rubenstein | ... | adr editor |
| Stephen Zelenko | ... | 2nd unit sound recordist |
| Paul J. Zydel | ... | adr mixer |
Visual Effects by
| John Alagna | ... | titles and opticals (as John Alagua) |
| Steidl Balzer | ... | stage visual effects |
| Michael Ventresco | ... | titles and opticals |
Stunts
| Don Hewitt | ... | stunts |
| Jery Hewitt | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Rein Clabbers | ... | grip |
| Jim Emswiller | ... | video assist operator |
| Harry Greenberger | ... | electrician |
| Larry Huston | ... | first assistant camera: steadicam |
| Mark Jackson | ... | first assistant camera (as Mark R. Jackson) |
| Sam J. Jones | ... | still photographer |
| Chris Lugar | ... | third electric |
| W. Russell McCormack | ... | best boy |
| Don Muchow | ... | gaffer |
| Jean-Pierre Nutini | ... | electrician |
| Joseph 'Bruno' Pelle | ... | key grip |
| Rick Raphael | ... | steadicam operator |
| Rich Schutte | ... | grip |
| John P. Shine | ... | grip |
| Joseph Robert Jobe | ... | camera assistant (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Linda Carola | ... | extras casting / location casting assistant |
| Canice Kennedy | ... | casting: Pittsburgh |
| Julie Matthews | ... | casting |
| Nancy Mosser | ... | extras casting / location casting |
| April Webster | ... | casting: Los Angeles |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Monte Cholmeley-Jones | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Diane Collins | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Erin Folsey | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Beth Levine | ... | seamstress |
| Thomas A. Ritchotte | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Marlene Speranza | ... | seamstress |
| Thomas Stokes | ... | assistant wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Amy Grove | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Bob Applebaum | ... | musician: mandolin |
| Henry Brewer | ... | musician: keyboard |
| David Campbell | ... | conductor / music arranger / orchestrator |
| Dennis Childer | ... | Bob's on-stage band |
| Warren Davidson | ... | Bob's on-stage band |
| James Flatto | ... | assistant music editor |
| Jeff Frickman | ... | music mixer / music recordist |
| James Gilmer | ... | musician: percussion |
| David Sharp's Totally Looped Group | ... | vocal effects |
| John Hagen | ... | musician: cello |
| Scott Jackson | ... | musician: drums |
| Patrick Mullins | ... | music editor |
| Novi Novog | ... | musician: viola |
| David Robbins | ... | background vocals / musician: guitars |
| Ernesto Salcedo | ... | musician: percussion |
| Greg Sheen | ... | Bob's on-stage band |
| Leland Sklar | ... | electric bass |
| Larry Tuttle | ... | musician: bass |
Script and Continuity Department
| Brenda K. Wachel | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Katie Scott | ... | transportation |
| Marc Scott | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Rachel Aberly | ... | publicist |
| V. Scott Balcerek | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Scott Balcerek) |
| Brian Campbell | ... | video designer |
| George Cawthorne III | ... | bodyguard: Mr. Roberts |
| Gerard Cronin | ... | bodyguard: Mr. Hart |
| Merrilee Dale | ... | assistant accountant |
| Pete Farquhar | ... | fencing master |
| Michele Fetting | ... | production assistant |
| Amy B. Hughes | ... | production assistant (as Amy Hughes) |
| Keith Jackson | ... | production assistant |
| Mark Johnson | ... | presenter: in association with |
| Charles Leavitt | ... | fencing master |
| Linda H. Miller | ... | post-production auditor |
| Howard Neustadt | ... | projectionist |
| Kitty Olisky | ... | production coordinator |
| Manuel Saunders | ... | bodyguard: Mr. Roberts |
| David D. Scott | ... | production assistant |
| Shawn Vashaw | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Malcolm Ritchie | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1992) (United States) (theatrical)
- Academy Pictures (1992) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Asmik Ace Entertainment (1993) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1992) (Spain) (theatrical)
- New Vision Films (1993) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Pan Européenne Distribution (1992) (France) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Organization (1992) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Artisan Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Fox Video (1993) (Australia) (video)
- Live Entertainment
- Live Home Video (1993) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Live Home Video (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Pioneer Entertainment (1993) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Pioneer Entertainment (1994) (United States) (video) (laserdisc) (special edition)
- Polygram Filmed Entertainment
- SET India (2008) (India) (tv) (Chennai)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (DVD)
- Universal Home Entertainment (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Versátil Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Versátil Home Vídeo (Brazil) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1994) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Actors Casting Network (extras casting)
- Balsmeyer and Everett (additional opticals)
- Earl Hays Cinema Inserts (newspapers)
- Juniper Post (Music recorded at)
- Mobile One (catering)
- Park Place Studios (set construction)
- Performance Lighting Rentals Inc. (grip and lighting equipment)
- Ronald James Gardner & Associates (security provided by)
- The Effects House (titles and opticals)
- Todd-AO Studios (East) (sound post-production)
- Westlake Studios (music mixed at)
- Witalis Burke Associates (graphics)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Documentary-style look at the fictional Senatorial campaign of Bob Roberts, an arch-conservative folk singer turned politician. This political satire includes several original songs co-written and performed by writer/director/star Tim Robbins, and cameo appearances by other stars as reporters and news anchors.
Written by Scott Renshaw |
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| Taglines | More amazing than Watergate. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,900,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | A soundtrack album was due for release on Warner Bros. Records, but it was not released because Tim Robbins didn't want the songs played outside of the movie's context. See more » |
| Goofs | In a scene where Bob gets off the bus in "Harrisburg" a police barrier clearly says "City of Philadelphia." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Sister Act/Encino Man/Alien³/Far and Away (1992). See more » |
| Soundtracks | What Did The Teacher Tell You See more » |
| Crazy Credits | At the very end of the credits there is the screen-filling four-letter word 'VOTE'. See more » |
| Quotes |
Bob Roberts:
Don't smoke crack. It's a ghetto drug. See more » |