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Mood:
- HumorousWittyCleverFeel GoodCynical
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Plot:
- Head of StatePoliticsRise To the TopInnocence LostSelf DiscoveryPolitical IntrigueCampaignDishonesty more...
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Genres:
- ComedyDrama
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Time/Period:
- 40s
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Place:
- USAWashington DC
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Praise:
- Critically Acclaimed
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Humor:
- SatireDry Humor
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Based on:
- Based on Play
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousRealistic
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State of the Union, 1948
English
USA
Profile of State of the Union
The mood of State of the Union is witty, humorous, and cynical. The plot centers around campaign, political intrigue, and a head of state. It features dry humor and satire. State of the Union is a drama and comedy movie. In approach, it is realistic. The setting is Washington DC. State of the Union is adapted from a play. The movie is known for being critically acclaimed.
Summary of State of the Union
Aircraft tycoon Grant Matthews (Spencer Tracy) is goaded into running for president by his politically ambitious longtime girlfriend, newspaper publisher Kay Thorndyke (Angela Lansbury). At the suggestion of unscrupulous campaign manager Spike McManus (Van Johnson), Matthews reunites with his long-estranged wife, Mary (Katharine Hepburn), for the sake of appearances. But when the idealistic Mary learns of Kay's behind-the-scenes role, it throws the entire campaign into turmoil.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 30 April 1948 |
| Runtime: | 124 min |
Cast and Crew
as Mary Matthews
as Grant Matthews
as Kay Thorndyke
as 'Spike' McManus
as Jim Conover
as Sam Thorndyke
