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Bush's Brain

  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
943
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George W. Bush in Bush's Brain (2004)
Documentary

An examination of political consultant Karl Rove's influence on George W. Bush's candidacy.An examination of political consultant Karl Rove's influence on George W. Bush's candidacy.An examination of political consultant Karl Rove's influence on George W. Bush's candidacy.

  • Directors
    • Joseph Mealey
    • Michael Shoob
  • Writers
    • James C. Moore
    • Wayne Slater
  • Stars
    • Cathy Bonner
    • Bruce Buchanan
    • Max Cleland
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    943
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Joseph Mealey
      • Michael Shoob
    • Writers
      • James C. Moore
      • Wayne Slater
    • Stars
      • Cathy Bonner
      • Bruce Buchanan
      • Max Cleland
    • 17User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast50

    Cathy Bonner
    • Self - Richards Campaign Official
    Bruce Buchanan
    • Self - Presidential Scholar, University of Texas
    Max Cleland
    Max Cleland
    • Self - U.S. Senate, Georgia (D) 1997-2003
    Shirley Cuff
    • Self - Proprietor
    Robert Edgeworth
    • Self - Professor of Classics, Louisiana State University
    Kent Hance
    • Self - Bush's Opponent for Congress 1978
    Bill Israel
    • Self - University of Massachusetts
    Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins
    • Self - Author, Political Columnist
    Richard Leiby
    • Self - 'Reliable Source' Columnist, Washington Post
    Susie Lieseke
    • Self
    Wade Lieseke Jr.
    • Self - Former Nye Co. Sheriff, Tonopah, NV
    • (as Wade Lieseke)
    Ken Luce
    • Self - Campaign Manager for Rick Perry
    Garry Mauro
    • Self - Former Texas State Land Commissioner
    Chuck McDonald
    • Self - Former Richards Press Secretary
    Dave McNeely
    Dave McNeely
    • Self - Political Columnist, Austin American-Statesman
    Pete McRae
    • Self - Former Official, Texas Agriculture Department
    Bill Miller
    • Self - Republican Political Consultant
    Mike Moeller
    • Self - Former Texas Deputy Agriculture Commissioner
    • Directors
      • Joseph Mealey
      • Michael Shoob
    • Writers
      • James C. Moore
      • Wayne Slater
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 13, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • George W. Bush's Brain
    • Production company
      • BeBe Films Inc.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $177,485
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,927
      • Aug 22, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $177,485
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 20m(80 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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