The American President Movie Review 1995

Widower president Andrew Shepherd (Douglas) decides it's time to get back into the dating game. But just what woman wants to find her romance in the public eye? Well, it turns out to be feisty environmental lobbyist Sydney Wade (the ever-charming Bening). But the Prez also has to put up with nasty opponent Bob Rumson (Dreyfuss), who's using their courtship as political fodder, approval ratings, and a nosy press. Glossy fairytale material expertly handled by both cast and director.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 114 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Comedy, Capitol Capers, Politics, Presidency, Pool

Screenplay

Aaron Sorkin

Cast

Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, David Paymer, Samantha Mathis, John Mahoney, Anna Deavere Smith, Nina Siemaszko, Wendie Malick, Shawna Waldron, Richard Dreyfuss, Gabe Jarret, Anne Haney, Gail Strickland, Joshua Malina, Ron Canada, Jennifer Crystal Foley, Taylor Nichols

Cinematography

John Seale

Director

Rob Reiner

Music

Marc Shaiman

Producer

Rob Reiner, Jeffrey Stott, Charles Newirth, Castle Rock Entertainment, Universal Pictures