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White House Down (2013)

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It will start like any other day.

Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Roland Emmerich
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    John Cale Channing Tatum
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    President James Sawyer Jamie Foxx
  • Profile picture of Joey King
    Emily Cale Joey King
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    Deputy SAIC Carol Finnerty Maggie Gyllenhaal
  • Profile picture of Richard Jenkins
    Speaker Eli Raphelson Richard Jenkins
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    Chief SAIC Martin Walker James Woods
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    Donnie the Guide Nicolas Wright
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    Skip Tyler Jimmi Simpson

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