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Release date: 08/24/1997 Release

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George Wallace

Some wanted him president. Others wanted him stopped.

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Overview

George Wallace is a 1997 television film starring Gary Sinise as George Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama. It was directed by John Frankenheimer, who won an Emmy award for it; Sinise and Mare Winningham also won Emmies for their performances. The film was based on the 1996 biography Wallace : The Classic Portrait of Alabama Governor George Wallace by Marshall Frady, who also co-wrote the teleplay. Frankenheimer's film was highly praised by critics: in addition to the Emmy awards, it received the Golden Globe for Best Miniseries/Motion Picture made for TV. Angelina Jolie also received a Golden Globe for her performance as Wallace's second wife, Cornelia.

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Gary Sinise

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Mare Winningham

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Joe Don Baker

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Angelina Jolie

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Terry Kinney

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William Sanderson

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Mark Rolston

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Tracy Fraim

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Skipp Sudduth

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Ron Perkins

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