Bob Roberts
1992 · Movie · 1h 42m · R
ComedyDrama
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
70/100
Key crew
- Tim RobbinsDirector
- David RobbinsOriginal Music Composer
- Tim RobbinsWriter
Cast
- Tim RobbinsBob Roberts
- Giancarlo EspositoBugs Raplin
- Alan RickmanLukas Hart III
- Ray WiseChet MacGregor
- Brian MurrayTerry Manchester
- Gore VidalSenator Brickley Paiste
- Rebecca JenkinsDelores Perrigrew
- Harry LennixFranklin Dockett
- John OttavinoClark Anderson
- Robert StantonBart Macklerooney
- Kelly WillisClarissa Flan
- Merrilee DalePolly Roberts
Stills
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Themes
senateelection campaignpennsylvania, usafolk musicmockumentaryus republican partypolitical campaignfolk singerfake documentarymedia manipulationpolitical satirehidden truth