Year: 1997
Runtime: 178 mins
Language: English
Director: John Frankenheimer
Some wanted him president; others wanted him stopped. The 1997 television film portrays former Alabama Governor George Wallace, played by Gary Sinise, and was directed by John Frankenheimer. It earned Emmys for Frankenheimer, Sinise and Mare Winningham, and a Golden Globe for Best Miniseries/Motion Picture Made for TV. Based on Marshall Frady’s 1996 biography, the drama also earned Angelina Jolie a Golden Globe for her role as Wallace’s second wife, Cornelia, and was praised by critics for its sharp storytelling and strong performances.
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