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State of the Union (1948)

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Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins

Synopsis: At the urging of a power-mad female newspaper publisher, self-made millionaire Grant Matthews goes after the Republican presidential nomination. In order to enhance his image, he convinces his estranged wife to return to him so they can provide a united front to the voting public. But as the... At the urging of a power-mad female newspaper publisher, self-made millionaire Grant Matthews goes after the Republican presidential nomination. In order to enhance his image, he convinces his estranged wife to return to him so they can provide a united front to the voting public. But as the campaign goes along, the liberal candidate becomes increasingly disillusioned with the political process. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Angela Lansbury, Van Johnson, Adolphe Menjou

Director: Frank Capra
Producer: Frank Capra
Story: Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse
Composer: Victor Young
Screenwriter: Anthony Veiller

DVD Info

Release:

Oct 8, 2007

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Snap Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono - English
  • Subtitles - English (SDH) - Optional

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sassy, sparky, hilarious

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This Capra film is typical in its muddleheadedness and atypical in its poor execution.

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08/23/06
Dan Callahan
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1.5/4

The shock of State of the Union, Capra's last movie in a political vein, is its technical sloppiness.

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Dan Callahan
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3/5

So-so political comedy reflects lesser work by all.

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Ken Hanke
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3/5

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