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Forest Whitaker in The Butler (2013)

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The Butler

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    I think the Butler, which covered recent history, was too real for Hollywood. It was a very moving picture to those of us who grew during the 50's and 60's. I think there was only one Oscar nomination.

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  • How long is The Butler?
    2 hours and 12 minutes
  • When was The Butler released?
    August 16, 2013
  • What is the IMDb rating of The Butler?
    7.2 out of 10
  • Who stars in The Butler?
    Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, and John Cusack
  • Who wrote The Butler?
    Danny Strong and Wil Haygood
  • Who directed The Butler?
    Lee Daniels
  • Who was the composer for The Butler?
    Rodrigo Leão
  • Who was the producer of The Butler?
    Lee Daniels, Laura Ziskin, Cassian Elwes, Buddy Patrick, and Pamela Oas Williams
  • Who was the executive producer of The Butler?
    Harvey Weinstein, Len Blavatnik, Robert Weinstein, Michael Finley, Danny Strong, Sheila Crump Johnson, Jordan Kessler, Adam Merims, Adonis Hadjiantonas, Aviv Giladi, and others
  • Who was the cinematographer for The Butler?
    Andrew Dunn
  • Who was the editor of The Butler?
    Joe Klotz and Brian A. Kates
  • Who are the characters in The Butler?
    Cecil Gaines, Earl Gaines, Abraham, Hattie Pearl, Thomas Westfall, Annabeth Westfall, Maynard, Mr. Jenkins, R.D. Warner, Gloria Gaines, and others
  • What is the plot of The Butler?
    As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
  • What was the budget for The Butler?
    $30 million
  • How much did The Butler earn at the worldwide box office?
    $177 million
  • How much did The Butler earn at the US box office?
    $117 million
  • What is The Butler rated?
    PG-13
  • What genre is The Butler?
    Biographical and Drama
  • How many awards has The Butler won?
    16 awards
  • How many awards has The Butler been nominated for?
    71 nominations

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