FILMLDLee Daniels' The Butler2013
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How Long Is “Lee Daniels' The Butler”?
2h 12m runtime
History film with a runtime of 132 minutes, released in 2013. Presented in English.
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Director Lee Daniels (Precious) teams up with Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Danny Strong to tell the remarkable story of White House butler Eugene Allen (played by Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker), who served eight U.S. presidents over the course of 30 years, and witnessed sweeping social change during his three decades of service at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Inspired by Wil Haygood's Washington Post article, the film features Robin Williams as Dwight D. Eisenhower, James Marsden as John F. Kennedy, Liev Schreiber as Lyndon B. Johnson, John Cusack as Richard M. Nixon, and Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan. Oprah Winfrey, Cuba Gooding Jr.
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How long is Lee Daniels' The Butler?
Lee Daniels' The Butler runs for 2h 12m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under history, profile, biography, adaptation.
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