Bob Roberts (1992)

Bob Roberts: Directed by Tim Robbins. With Tim Robbins, Giancarlo Esposito, Alan Rickman, Ray Wise. A conservative folk singer turns his hand to politics, running for the US Senate. He is not above dirty tricks and smear campaigns to gain an advantage over his opponent.

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