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Bob Roberts (1992)

Poster for Bob Roberts

Vote first. Ask questions later.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Tim Robbins
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    Bob Roberts Tim Robbins
  • Profile picture of Giancarlo Esposito
    Bugs Raplin Giancarlo Esposito
  • Profile picture of Alan Rickman
    Lukas Hart III Alan Rickman
  • Profile picture of Ray Wise
    Chet MacGregor Ray Wise
  • Profile picture of Brian Murray
    Terry Manchester Brian Murray
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    Senator Brickley Paiste Gore Vidal
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    Delores Perrigrew Rebecca Jenkins
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    Franklin Dockett Harry Lennix

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