Release October 7th, 2011: The Ides of March (2011)

The Ides of March (2011)

In Brief:
During the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, an up-and-coming campaign press secretary finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate's shot at the presidency. On the other hand An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. Based on the play by Beau Willimon.

The Ides of March (2011)

Movie Title: The Ides of March (2011)

Release Date:  October 7th, 2011 (wide)

Director: George Clooney

Writers: George Clooney (screenplay), Grant Heslov (screenplay)

Stars: Paul Giamatti, George Clooney and Philip Seymour Hoffman

Genres: Adaptation and Drama

Produced in: United States

Running Time: 1 hr. 42 min.

Synopsis
The Ides of March takes place during the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, when an up-and-coming campaign press secretary (Ryan Gosling) finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate's shot at the presidency.


Full Cast:
Ryan Gosling ... Stephen Meyers
George Clooney ... Governor Mike Morris
Philip Seymour Hoffman ... Paul Zara
Paul Giamatti ... Tom Duffy
Evan Rachel Wood ... Molly Stearns
Marisa Tomei ... Ida Horowicz
Jeffrey Wright ... Senator Thompson
Max Minghella ... Ben Harpen
Jennifer Ehle ... Cindy Morris
Gregory Itzin ... Jack Stearns
Michael Mantell ... Senator Pullman
Yuriy Sardarov ... Mike
Bella Ivory ... Jenny
Hayley Meyers ... Jill Morris
Maya Sayre ... Sue
Danny Mooney ... Campaign Editor
John Manfredi ... Advance Guy
Robert Mervak ... Piano Player
Fabio Polanco ... Security Guard
Frank Jones Jr. ... Janitor
Peter Harpen ... Head First Bartender
Rohn Thomas ... Stage Manager
David McConnell ... Director
Mark Stacey White ... Sound Man
Lauren Wainwright ... Student #1
Kris Reilly ... Student #2
Michael Ellison ... Pullman Staffer
Leslie McCurdy ... Clinic Nurse
Robert Braun ... Himself
Rachel Maddow ... Herself
Chris Matthews ... Himself
Charlie Rose ... Himself
Deb Dixon ... Local Anchor
Neal Anthony Rubin ... Reporter #1
Loretta Higgins ... Reporter #2
Joseph Dinda ... Joe the Staffer (as Joe Dinda)
John Repulski ... Organist
Cherie Bowman ... Air Tran Ticket Agent
Rachael Adams ... Morris Staff
Talia Akiva ... Beth Morris
Darrell P. Miller ... Lighting Director
Will Wheaton ... Choir
Matthew W. Allen ... Senior Staff Member (uncredited)
Ron Baratono ... Diner (uncredited)
Nelson Beato ... Singer / Choir (uncredited)
Johnny Britt ... Choir Member (uncredited)
Sandy Coonan ... Mourner (uncredited)
Dennis Doyle Jr. ... Video cameraman (uncredited)
Tiffani Elise Edwards ... Pullman Staffer (uncredited)
Ron Heisler ... Pullman iPad Worker (uncredited)
Jessica Nichole Lach ... Mourner (uncredited)
Kef Lee ... Security Guard (uncredited)
Linda Linsley ... Press (uncredited)
Tiffany Sander McKenzie ... Debate Delegate (uncredited)
Michael Peake ... Audio Tech (uncredited)
David Pittinger ... Business Man (uncredited)
Lauren Mae Shafer ... Morris's Make-up Lady (uncredited)
Tom Shafer ... Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Kristyn Shelley ... Audience Member (uncredited)
Joseph Smith ... Morris Supporter (uncredited)
Jeff Weinmann ... Reporter (uncredited)