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Advise And Consent

1962, Movie, NR, 140 mins

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Incisive, sometimes brutal, study of American high politics, based on Allen Drury's best-selling novel, featuring outstanding performances from the leads and a great collection of character actors. Fonda has been appointed Secretary of State, and the film revolves around his appointment's confirmation by the US Senate. Pidgeon and his cohorts are trying to push the appointment through, past such ancient pelicans as Laughton, in a marvelous portrayal of a crusty old Dixiecrat... read more leave a comment
Year: 1962
Rated NR

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Cast
Henry Fonda: Robert Leffingwell
Charles Laughton: Sen. Seabright "Seb" Cooley
Don Murray: Sen. Brigham Anderson
Walter Pidgeon: Sen. Bob Munson
Peter Lawford: Sen. Lafe Smith
George Grizzard: Sen. Fred Van Ackerman

 

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