Film

Bulworth 1998

Directed by Warren Beatty

  • Comedy, Drama, Crime, Thriller
  • 108 min
  • R

Brace yourself. This politician is about to tell the truth!

A suicidally disillusioned liberal politician puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.

ComedyDramaCrimeThrillerRomancehip-hopwashington dc, usaelection campaignpoliticsmission of murderliberalpolitical satireu.s. senatordemocratic party

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