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Kimberly Deauna Adams | ... | ||
Vinny Argiro | ... | ||
Sean Astin | ... | ||
Kirk Baltz | ... | ||
Ernie Lee Banks | ... |
Leroy
(as Ernie Banks)
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Amiri Baraka | ... | ||
Christine Baranski | ... |
Constance Bulworth
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Adilah Barnes | ... | ||
Warren Beatty | ... | ||
Graham Beckel | ... | ||
Halle Berry | ... | ||
Brandon N. Bowlin | ... | ||
Mongo Brownlee | ... |
Henchman #3
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Thomas Jefferson Byrd | ... | ||
J. Kenneth Campbell | ... |
Senator Jay Bulworth is facing speculation-induced financial ruin, so he puts out a contract on his own life in order to collect a large, new insurance policy for his family. Living each moment on borrowed time, he suddenly begins spouting raw, unfiltered--and sometimes offensive in word but satirical in spirit -- thoughts to shocked audiences and handlers in the speech of hip-hop music and culture. His newfound uninhibitedness and new relationship with Nina carry him on a journey of political and spiritual renewal. Written by Stuart Hoffman
You have to hand it to Warren Beatty, he redefines the term "maverick". He could be, like many of his contemporaries, taking it easy. Instead, "Bullworth". One of the most outrageously funny satires I've seen in a long time. Satire? Somebody asked me. Well yes, satire. A realistic, daring, clearheaded, masterful satire. We live in satirical times, we have no choice in the matter. It takes an artist of Beatty's caliber to turns things around and makes us laugh and shiver at this mess of our own making. After seeing "Bullworth" I felt compelled to revisit some of Beatty's earlier work as an actor or producer or director. From "Mickey One" to "Reds" passing through "Bonnie And Clyde" and "Shampoo" not to mention "Heaven Can Wait" Mr. Beatty's legacy is one of amazing consistency. As I smiled enjoying his funny portrayal in "The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone" with Vivien Leigh, I thought: that beautiful man is not just a pretty face.