PG-13The Butler

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Play Time: 132 mins
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The Butler

Overview:
A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.

Status: Released (2013-08-16)
Awards:Nominated for 2 BAFTA 16 wins & 55 nominations total
BoxOffice:$116,632,095
Screen:Danny Strong, Wil Haygood
Productions: Follow Through Productions, Salamander Pictures, Laura Ziskin Productions, Lee Daniels Entertainment, Pam Williams Productions, Windy Hill Pictures
Production Countries: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
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We begin with some brutality at the hands of a character (Alex Pettyfer) who believes that the negroes on their cotton plantation are, quite literally, worthless. He rapes a woman then murders her husband when he raises a very mild objection! His mother (Vanessa Redgrave) takes a lik ....

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I was in a mood for a Robin Williams movie. I hadn't heard of this one and it was streaming free. While Williams had only a small role as Eisenhower this movie was amazimg: thought provoking and tear jerking. Probably not the best for a 5:30 a.m. Saturday, bu this is going on my DVD ....

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