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BOB ROBERTS (1992)
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 Bob Roberts (1992) - photo copyright © PolyGram Filmed Entertainment | Role: Mack Laflin
U.S. Release: 1992
Director: Tim Robbins"Vote first. Ask questions later."Synopsis: A documentary-style look at the fictional Senatorial campaign of Bob Roberts, an arch-conservative folk singer turned politician. This political satire includes several original songs co-written and performed by writer/director/star Tim Robbins with cameo appearances by other stars as political candidates, reporters, and news anchors. Cast:
Tim Robbins .... Bob Roberts
Giancarlo Esposito .... Bugs Raplin
Alan Rickman .... Lukas Hart III
Ray Wise .... Chet MacGregor
Brian Murray .... Terry Manchester
Gore Vidal .... Senator Brickley Paiste
Rebecca Jenkins .... Delores Perrigrew
Harry J. Lennix .... Franklin Dockett
John Ottavino .... Clark Anderson
Robert Stanton .... Bart Macklerooney
Kelly Willis .... Clarissa Flan
Merrilee Dale .... Polly Roberts
Tom Atkins .... Dr. Caleb Menck
David Strathairn .... Mack Laflin
James Spader .... Chuck Marlin Favorite Quotes:
• "Don't smoke crack. It's a ghetto drug." - Bob Roberts • "The times they are a-changin' back." - Bob Roberts • "Excuse me, I have to go pray." - Lukas Hart III Notes:
• Several famous actors make cameos in Bob Roberts, including John Cusack (whom David previously worked with in Eight Men Out), Susan Sarandon, Jack Black, Helen Hunt, and Peter Gallagher.
• Tim Robbins received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture (Comedy/Musical) for his work in the film. He also received the Political Film Society "Democracy" Award.
• Tim Robbins did all his own singing and actually co-wrote the songs heard in the film with his brother, David Robbins. Critical Praise & Commentary:
(Tim Robbins On David:)
• "This is David Strathairn; [an] excellent actor that--another person that came in because he believed in the project and worked for scale." -Tim Robbins, co-star (Bob Roberts) & director, DVD commentary • "David Strathairn was kind enough to come in and do a little cameo for us." -Tim Robbins, co-star (Bob Roberts) & director, DVD commentary | 
