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Commander in Chief

  • TV Series
  • 2005–2006
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.7K
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Geena Davis and Kyle Secor in Commander in Chief (2005)
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MacKenzie Allen becomes the first woman American president after she ascends to the job following the death of president Teddy Bridges.MacKenzie Allen becomes the first woman American president after she ascends to the job following the death of president Teddy Bridges.MacKenzie Allen becomes the first woman American president after she ascends to the job following the death of president Teddy Bridges.

  • Creator
    • Rod Lurie
  • Stars
    • Geena Davis
    • Donald Sutherland
    • Harry Lennix
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    3.7K
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    • Creator
      • Rod Lurie
    • Stars
      • Geena Davis
      • Donald Sutherland
      • Harry Lennix
    • 97User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Geena Davis
    Geena Davis
    • President Mackenzie Allen
    • 2005–2006
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Nathan Templeton
    • 2005–2006
    Harry Lennix
    Harry Lennix
    • Jim Gardner
    • 2005–2006
    Kyle Secor
    Kyle Secor
    • Rod Calloway
    • 2005–2006
    Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine
    • Kelly Ludlow
    • 2005–2006
    Caitlin Wachs
    Caitlin Wachs
    • Rebecca Calloway
    • 2005–2006
    Jasmine Jessica Anthony
    Jasmine Jessica Anthony
    • Amy Calloway
    • 2005–2006
    Anthony Azizi
    Anthony Azizi
    • Vince Taylor
    • 2005–2006
    Matt Lanter
    Matt Lanter
    • Horace Calloway
    • 2005–2006
    Natasha Henstridge
    Natasha Henstridge
    • Jayne Murray
    • 2005–2006
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    • Richard 'Dickie' McDonald
    • 2005–2006
    Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen
    • Kate Allen
    • 2005–2006
    Samantha Eggar
    Samantha Eggar
    • Sara Templeton
    • 2005–2006
    Pamela Dunlap
    Pamela Dunlap
    • Gilda Rockwell
    • 2005–2006
    Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote
    • Warren Keaton
    • 2005–2006
    Kristen Shaw
    Kristen Shaw
    • Norah Woodruff
    • 2005–2006
    Ned Vaughn
    Ned Vaughn
    • Reporter Charlie
    • 2005–2006
    Michael Sheriff
    • Aide Ryan
    • 2005–2006
    • Creator
      • Rod Lurie
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    rootedwomon

    Great Show!

    I watched this program last Saturday night and I was COMPLETELY impressed. There was lots of integrity and attention to detail. It was also great how there were captions that explained to the watcher who each character was, as pertains to how the US government runs. It was also multicultural without being over the top obvious about trying to represent all of the different ethnicities that make up this country. That is always a plus in my book when it comes to popular culture. I truly hope that they keep this one on the air. Taking the perspective of having a President (and I capitalize the word as a high five to Geena Davis),who is an Independent is certainly a different spin than any similar program that has come before (including others that have had a woman as in the oval office. I hope it has long life. I really don't care very much for The West Wing. Go Get 'em Geena and crew!! Can't wait to see the next episode.
    AshGurl2897

    Wow! I was wrong. . .

    This is amazing show! I watched it rather reluctantly, expecting not to like it because Geena Davis didn't really strike me as someone who could hack this role.

    Nor do I like the idea really of further rallying the Dems for a H. Clinton '08 election.

    However, I was pleasantly surprised! The episode was full of suspense and intrigue. Even Geena surprised me when I didn't hate her or the idea of her character. I found her very sympathetic and intelligent.

    Definitely worth a viewing!!! If you get a chance, seriously. It is very interesting. You just might find yourself wanting more.
    carolyn-sass

    Great Show

    I love this series! If Gina Davis was running for President I would vote for her. Heard she has a serious sore throat -hope she is well soon. Ready for a new episode, the Olympics killed the momentum. This is a clean, good, interesting drama series. Just love it! Very believable plots. She and costars seem to have a comfortable ease on this show. I love seeing Gina as a President, wife, mother and daughter all in one show. It relays what pressures women in America are feeling everyday, (well not the President position but certainly working outside the home with crazy schedules). I do believe we are ready as Americans to get a female in the oval office. Love this show hope it runs for at least 10 years.
    ryfjstc47

    Too much of a threat?

    WHY IN THE WORLD HAS THIS EXCELLENT TV PROGRAM BEEN SHELVED? Pretty good chance it was because of political reasons. This series of stunning presidential decision-making opened a door. Viewers could become more politically astute---could realize there are political alternatives. To some people, this show may seem too idealistic, but it told how things could be done "another way"---with savvy and vision, and a real concern for the people---all people. Spilling blood certainly did not take precedence. '

    You have to admit, getting it shelved is one way of inflicting invisible censorship---nothing to do with poor ratings.

    I, my whole family, neighbors and much of my community were regular watchers of this show. We finally saw people we could refer to as good role models.

    Shelved for six weeks pretty well means a death knell, unless enough people speak up. I've written to ABC, but it will take lots of people.
    caroldenise2002

    A Great Show!

    Commander in Chief: This was a great show! Geena Davis has a foreboding image on screen. She is confident, yet humble; she is healthy, yet not too thin and she looks like she is in control and is superb as the President of the United States.

    Meanwhile, there is pressure from the old school boys, and there are games being played with teleprompter and there are loyalties to the dead president that have to be dealt with.

    In corporate America, one would quickly be prompted to consult with the Human Resources department about Donald Sutherland and is cronies. But Geena is the President and she automatically understands the disenchantment of the old school boys and she handles it.

    Additionally, the husband consequently, assumes a woman's role, and however reluctantly he becomes first man, he bites the bullet. At least he does five minutes before one of the most important speeches on television ensues.

    Should Geena pull this off continually, Television just might have created a show for the nation that is truly worth really watching.

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    Related interests

    Martin Sheen in The West Wing (1999)
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    • Trivia
      Rod Lurie says he and Geena Davis got the word the show was canceled 'at the very moment' they were receiving an award at the United Nations.
    • Quotes

      Grace Bridges: If Moses had been a woman, leading the Jews out of Egypt, she'd have stopped to ask for directions. They would've found Israel within a week.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Jon Heder/Jessica Biel/Nada Surf (2005)

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    • Release date
      • September 27, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • abc
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Geena Davis Project
    • Filming locations
      • University of Richmond - 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Battleplan Productions
      • Touchstone Television
      • Steven Bochco Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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