A political strategist juggling three clients questions whether or not to take the high road as the ugly side of his work begins to haunt him.
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| Rob Lowe | ... |
Paul Turner
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| Julie Bowen | ... |
Peaches O'Dell
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| Saffron Burrows | ... |
Sophia
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| Jamie Chung | ... |
Kerstin Rhee
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| David Harbour | ... |
Stephen Green
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| Eric McCormack | ... |
Larry Becker
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| Jennifer Morrison | ... |
Angela Anderson
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| Carrie-Anne Moss | ... |
Penelope Nelson
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| Richard Schiff | ... |
Dimitris Vargas
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| Amanda Crew | ... |
Helena St. John
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| Michelle Krusiec | ... |
Shannon Haung
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| Chris Mulkey | ... |
Roger Fillmore
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| Davey Havok | ... |
Jimmy McSorley
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| Eddie George | ... |
Tony Blanchard
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| Brooke Newton | ... |
Tawny Shearson
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| Alan Dershowitz | ... |
Erik - Tawny's Lawyer
(as Dr. Alan Dershowitz)
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| Howard Kurtz | ... |
Trevor - Blogger
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Steve Schmidt | ... |
Dr. Ryan Johnson
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Ottavia De Luca | ... |
Marisol
(as Ottavia Deluca)
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| David Fine | ... |
Tommy
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Chiara De Luca | ... |
Julia
(as Chiara Deluca)
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| Brandon Scott | ... |
Max
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| Frankie Shaw | ... |
Samantha
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Misha Guttentag | ... |
Matt Quinn
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Melissa Stephens | ... |
Christina - Kentucky Club Dancer
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Elizabeth Wagner | ... |
Kentucky Newscaster
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Malou Nubla | ... |
San Francisco Reporter
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Paul Ghiringhelli | ... |
Rick Sanchez
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Dan Rubin | ... |
Skip Richards
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| Ryan Alosio | ... |
Johnny Duncan
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Cynthia Popper | ... |
Kentucky TV Reporter
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| Chris Lehane | ... |
Gas Prices Reporter
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Scott McCabe | ... |
Woodward
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Lexy Roy | ... |
Bernstein
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Alex Robertson | ... |
Newspaper Editor
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| E. Ambriz DeColosio | ... |
Carlos Lopez
(as Eduardo Ambriz DeColosio Diaz)
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| Kurt Yaeger | ... |
Oliver Kennedy
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| Sarah Poynter | ... |
Daisy Green
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| Ella Dershowitz | ... |
Ariel Becker
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| Rosalind Chao | ... |
Kate - Focus Group Moderator
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| Jenica Bergere | ... |
Molly
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| Lisa Pepper | ... |
Amy
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| Sara Mornell | ... |
Janice
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Maev Lowe | ... |
College Girl
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| Luke Rampersad | ... |
Barista
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| Tina D'Elia | ... |
Boston Waitress
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Owen Kuwayti | ... |
Penelope's Son
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Nixie Herlick | ... |
Stephen Green's Daughter
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Zoe Herlick | ... |
Stephen Green's Daughter
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Suilma Rodriguez | ... |
Penelope's Nurse
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Corrine Proctor | ... |
Penelope's Nurse
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Catarina Carvalho | ... |
Soccer Girl
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Christopher Gomez | ... |
Justin Perkins
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John McGowan | ... |
Junior Conway
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| Robert George Nelson | ... |
Hank Harrison
(as Robert Nelson)
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Mark Plutynski | ... |
Trip Simmons
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Ben Schecter | ... |
Autograph Boy
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Sarah Schecter | ... |
Autograph Girl
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Michael Greggins | ... |
Stephen Green's Aide
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Michael Song | ... |
Grocer
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Jordan Ramirez | ... |
Grocer's Daughter
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| Ahku | ... |
News Reporter (uncredited)
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Kimberly Allen | ... |
Volleyball Player (uncredited)
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Riko Bay | ... |
Pastor's Assistant (uncredited)
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Catherine Casol | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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| Cabran E. Chamberlain | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Zachary Culbertson | ... |
Man in Sunglasses (uncredited)
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Jasmine Fletcher | ... |
Veterinary Assistant (uncredited)
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Kenley Gaffke | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Giliberti | ... |
Journalist (uncredited)
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Mike Gray | ... |
Governor's Aide (uncredited)
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Malaak Hattab | ... |
Homeless Kid (uncredited)
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Bobby Hollingsworth | ... |
News Photographer (uncredited)
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Shaylee Koontz | ... |
Club Hostess (uncredited)
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John Lobato | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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| Mary Ann Lumba | ... |
Medical Patient (uncredited)
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| Maura Mannle | ... |
Penelope's Friend (uncredited)
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| Shirley Manson | ... |
Nicole (uncredited)
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| Carl Marino | ... |
KSVX News Reporter (uncredited)
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| Deanna Marks | ... |
Amy (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Moon | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Lourdes Nadres | ... |
Penelope's Aide (uncredited)
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| Jekyns Pelaez | ... |
News Cameraman (uncredited)
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| Vanessa Ross | ... |
Wine Bar Waitress (uncredited)
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Anthony Santana | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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Caelan Scrivener | ... |
Homeless Kid (uncredited)
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| Jon Komp Shin | ... |
Paramedic (uncredited)
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| Victor M. Slone | ... |
Desheveled Reporter (uncredited)
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Jesse Soares | ... |
Frat Boy (uncredited)
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| Toni Staniewicz | ... |
Penelope's Aide (uncredited)
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Michael T Stewart | ... |
Press (uncredited)
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Ashley Sullivan | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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| Nicholas Totis | ... |
News Reporter (uncredited)
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| Tony Vella | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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Steven Wiig | ... |
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bill Guttentag | ||
Written by
| Bill Guttentag | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Bill Guttentag | ... | (story by) & |
| Chris Lehane | ... | (story by) |
Produced by
| Catherine Davila | ... | producer |
| Daniel Davila | ... | producer |
| Guerrino De Luca | ... | producer |
| William Green | ... | executive producer |
| Eric Kolovson | ... | associate producer |
| Adam Vuaran | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Sister Bliss | ||
Cinematography by
| Stephen Kazmierski | ||
Editing by
| Robert Dalva | ||
Editorial Department
| Dana Mulligan | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Venus Kanani | ||
| Mary Vernieu | ||
Production Design by
| Michael E. Goldman | ||
Set Decoration by
| Doni McMillan | ||
Costume Design by
| Arielle Antoine | ||
Makeup Department
| Gretchen Davis | ... | makeup department head |
| Nancy J. Hvasta Leonardi | ... | assistant hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Robert Mrazik | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Yvette Rivas | ... | hair department head |
Production Management
| Debbie Brubaker | ... | production manager |
| Dana Mulligan | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gino Caputi | ... | second assistant director |
| Carl Lawrence Ludwig | ... | first assistant director |
| L. La Mar Stewart | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Stewart D. Allen | ... | set dresser |
| David Hendrickson | ... | art department coordinator / graphic designer |
| John Lister | ... | set dresser |
| Patrick Ludden | ... | property master |
| Cindy Mah | ... | on-set dresser |
| William C. Martin | ... | assistant property master |
| Max Patrick Schlienger | ... | researcher |
| Mark Warren | ... | leadman |
| Trenton Winslow | ... | set dresser |
| Jerry Wiskerson | ... | set dresser |
| Anna Rogers | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Marco Alicea | ... | digital audio transfer |
| Benjamin A. Burtt | ... | sound effects editor (as Benny Burtt) |
| Danny Caccavo | ... | digital editorial services |
| John Countryman | ... | video services |
| Brian Dettor | ... | boom operator |
| Tony Eckert | ... | foley mixer |
| Sean England | ... | foley artist |
| Doug Ford | ... | engineering services |
| Pascal Garneau | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Bob Gitzen | ... | production sound mixer |
| Chris Gridley | ... | additional sound editor |
| Eric Hoehn | ... | recordist |
| Noah Katz | ... | digital editorial services |
| Mike Lane | ... | client services |
| Michael Levine | ... | digital audio transfer |
| Travis MacKay | ... | adr mixer |
| Dmitri Makarov | ... | digital editorial services |
| Zach Martin | ... | assistant re-recording mixer |
| Charlotte Moore | ... | post production sound accountant |
| Steve Morris | ... | engineering services |
| Shelly Napolean | ... | client services |
| Eva Porter | ... | client services |
| Brandon Proctor | ... | adr editor / dialogue editor / re-recording mixer |
| Erik Reimers | ... | assistant sound editor |
| David Silberberg | ... | boom operator |
| John Torrijos | ... | video services (as Jon 'J.T.' Torrijos) |
| Corey Tyler | ... | foley recordist |
| Edgar Meza | ... | engineering services (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Scott Bartholomew | ... | motion graphics artist: Westernized Productions |
| Philip Benn | ... | visual effects artist: Westernized Productions |
| Christian Castaneda | ... | visual effects supervisor: Westernized Productions |
| Junyoung Chung | ... | compositor: Westernized Productions |
| Alec Cummings | ... | motion graphics artist: Westernized Productions |
| Brandon Grande | ... | visual effects executive producer: Westernized Productions |
| Nathan Hackett | ... | compositor: Westernized Productions |
| Vishishth Kumar | ... | visual effects producer: Westernized Productions |
| Patrick Louie | ... | lead compositor: Westernized Productions |
| Marco Salsiccia | ... | compositor: Westernized Productions |
| Keaton Tips | ... | motion graphics artist: Westernized Productions |
| Brian A. Torres | ... | pipeline coordinator: Westernized Productions |
| Luke Witosky | ... | compositor: Westernized Productions |
| Di Ye | ... | compositor: Westernized Productions |
| Weihung Yin | ... | compositor: Westernized Productions |
Stunts
| Rick Mischke | ... | precision driver |
| Tony Vella | ... | stunt coordinator (as Tony Vella) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Best | ... | key grip |
| Phil Bowen | ... | first assistant camera |
| David Cherry | ... | grip |
| Evan Davies | ... | grip |
| Clif Henry | ... | grip |
| Angeline Herron | ... | still photographer |
| Ernie Kunze | ... | best boy electric |
| Anne Lee | ... | second assistant camera |
| David Lezynski | ... | digital imaging technician supervisor |
| Paul Marbury | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Drew Nelson | ... | electrician |
| Oskar Ness | ... | gaffer |
| Jason Michael Noel | ... | best boy grip |
| Pat Riley | ... | assistant camera |
| Paciano Triunfo | ... | grip |
| Mark William Bassett | ... | set electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Holly Dorff | ... | adr voice casting |
| Marcy Guiragossian | ... | extras casting |
| Brandon Hemmerling | ... | casting assistant |
| Nina Henninger | ... | casting |
| Nicole Jackson | ... | background casting intern |
| Jaceson Mann | ... | casting assistant |
| Michelle Wade Byrd | ... | casting associate (as Michelle Wade) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Carina Berlin | ... | wardrobe intern |
| Robin Fitzgerald | ... | set costumer |
| Kathleen Giordano | ... | costume supervisor |
| Carley O'Neill | ... | costume assistant |
| Annie Rothschild | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Peter Moody | ... | location scout |
| Nicholas Olsen | ... | location assistant/scout |
| Mark Redmond | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Marie Ebbing | ... | music editor |
| Nick Hanson | ... | music supervisor |
| Will Rayson | ... | composer: additional music |
| Peter Oso Snell | ... | music editor |
| Mark Willsher | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Chris Martin | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Richard Allino | ... | driver |
| Beau Bean | ... | driver |
| Vincent Camp | ... | driver |
| Jack E. Curtis | ... | production driver |
| Jackie Curtis | ... | driver |
| John F. Fahey | ... | driver (as John Fahey) |
| Michael E. Houston | ... | driver |
| Milton L. Jeffers | ... | driver |
| Dannie Lenz | ... | driver |
| Neil Murray | ... | driver |
| Robert Prince | ... | driver |
| Roman Robles | ... | driver |
| Greg Rogers | ... | driver (as Gregory T. Rogers) |
| Anthony R. Sacco | ... | transportation captain (as Tony Sacco) / transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| William Archer | ... | legal services |
| Rich Branden | ... | production assistant |
| Alan Chu | ... | IT/telecom tech |
| Robert Clotworthy | ... | loop group |
| Holly Dorff | ... | adr voice / loop group |
| Moosie Drier | ... | loop group |
| Juliias Ellis | ... | intern (as Julia Ellis Tomiyama) |
| Michael Emami | ... | production assistant / set production assistant |
| Susannah Greason | ... | film commissioner |
| Michael Harrington | ... | intern |
| Laura F. Haynes | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Jennifer Jourdan | ... | production assistant |
| HyoJin Kim | ... | payroll clerk |
| Garrett Kushner | ... | production assistant |
| Susan Leslie | ... | loop group |
| Hope Levy | ... | loop group |
| Derek Maher | ... | production assistant |
| Lana Mril | ... | intern (as Svetlana Mril) |
| James Nardini | ... | loop group |
| Bob Neill | ... | loop group |
| Calvin Oggs | ... | intern |
| James Parker | ... | key set production assistant |
| Heather Phan | ... | office intern |
| Emily Pierceall | ... | production coordinator |
| Suilma Rodriguez | ... | photo double |
| Carlo Silvio | ... | epk director |
| Toni Staniewicz | ... | stand-in: Brook Newton / stand-in: female lead |
| Christopher Waters | ... | production accountant |
| Daniele Sebastian Wiedenhaupt | ... | assistant to Mr. Green (as Dan Wiedenhaupt) |
| Stefanie Goldstein | ... | news reporter voice (uncredited) |
| Huma Khan | ... | legal post production (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Sara Serlen | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Eagle Films (2012) (Non-US) (middle east)
- IFC Films (2013) (United States) (theatrical)
- Pacific Northwest Pictures (2013) (Canada)
- Edel Media & Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Edel Media & Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Film1 (2014) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Myriad Pictures (2023) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alcomm Systems (IT/telecom services)
- Betty Mae Casting (casting)
- Brauer & Co. (film tax credit audit)
- DTC Grip & Electric (grip and lighting equipment)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Old School Cameras (camera equipment provided by)
- Skywalker Sound (Post Production Sound Services by)
- Three Point Capital (TPC) (brokerage)
- Wildfire Studios (ADR Recording Facility)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
If a political candidate is personally flawed, but stands to make a positive difference in millions of lives, would you help him win? That question looms over the life of "true believer" Paul Turner (Rob Lowe), a savvy strategist sharply maneuvering politicians out of scandal and into public office. Aided by a bright young assistant (Jamie Chung) and a seedy operative (Richard Schiff), Turner spins every news cycle and a shrewd reporter (Julie Bowen) on behalf of his clients: a philandering Kentucky governor (Eric McCormick), a blackmailed California senator (David Harbour), and an idealistic doctor turned gubernatorial candidate (Carrie-Anne Moss). When the ugly side of Turner's work starts to haunt him, he learns that even in the bloodiest of battles, sometimes you have to fight clean. Written by IFC Films |
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| Taglines | Ready. Aim. Win. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was shot in San Francisco in 21 days. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Julie Bowen/Rocket City Rednecks/Milo Greene (2012). See more » |
| Quotes |
Paul Turner:
You don't get the outsized talent without the outsized weakness. See more » |