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The Butler (2013)

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One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.

A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.

Cast & Crew

Director
Lee Daniels
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    Cecil Gaines Forest Whitaker
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    Gloria Gaines Oprah Winfrey
  • Profile picture of David Oyelowo
    Louis Gaines David Oyelowo
  • Profile picture of John Cusack
    Richard Nixon John Cusack
  • Profile picture of Jane Fonda
    Nancy Reagan Jane Fonda
  • Profile picture of Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Carter Wilson Cuba Gooding Jr.
  • Profile picture of Mariah Carey
    Hattie Pearl Mariah Carey
  • Profile picture of Terrence Howard
    Howard Terrence Howard

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Keywords

  • usa president
  • 1970s
  • butler
  • slavery
  • civil rights
  • john f. kennedy
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • ronald reagan
  • richard nixon
  • historical drama
  • slave owner
  • 1940s
  • 1980s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • 1930s
  • african american history
  • jacqueline kennedy
  • jimmy carter
  • eisenhower
  • based on real person