George Wallace

George Wallace

Movie 1997-08-24 2h 58m History Drama TV Movie Primetime Emmy Awards 3 Golden Globe Awards 1
★ 6.8 / 10 · 16 votes

George Wallace is a 1997 television film starring Gary Sinise as George Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama. It was directed by John Frankenheimer, who won an Emmy award for it; Sinise and Mare Winningham also won Emmies for their performances. The film was based on the 1996 biography Wallace : The Classic Portrait of Alabama Governor George Wallace by Marshall Frady, who also co-wrote the teleplay. Frankenheimer's film was highly praised by critics: in addition to the Emmy awards, it received the Golden Globe for Best Miniseries/Motion Picture made for TV. Angelina Jolie also received a Golden Globe for her performance as Wallace's second wife, Cornelia.

Status
Released
Released
1997-08-24
Runtime
2h 58m
Studio
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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Awards

Won 3 Primetime Emmy Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards 3 won

  • 1998 Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special Won John Frankenheimer
  • 1998 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Won Gary Sinise
  • 1998 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Won Mare Winningham

Golden Globe Awards 1 won

  • 1998 Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film Won Angelina Jolie

Emmy Award 1 nominated

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