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Mister Sterling

  • TV Series
  • 2003–
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
202
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Josh Brolin, Audra McDonald, David Norona, and William Russ in Mister Sterling (2003)
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The scandal-free son of a former Governor of California is appointed to be Senator, whereupon it's discovered he's an independent. Modern day Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonThe scandal-free son of a former Governor of California is appointed to be Senator, whereupon it's discovered he's an independent. Modern day Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonThe scandal-free son of a former Governor of California is appointed to be Senator, whereupon it's discovered he's an independent. Modern day Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

  • Creator
    • Lawrence O'Donnell
  • Stars
    • Josh Brolin
    • Audra McDonald
    • William Russ
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    202
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Lawrence O'Donnell
    • Stars
      • Josh Brolin
      • Audra McDonald
      • William Russ
    • 15User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin
    • Bill Sterling
    • 2003
    Audra McDonald
    Audra McDonald
    • Jackie Brock
    • 2003
    William Russ
    William Russ
    • Tommy Doyle
    • 2003
    David Norona
    David Norona
    • Leon Montero
    • 2003
    Dale Raoul
    Dale Raoul
    • Pat Conway
    • 2003
    Chad Hillman
    • White House Photographer
    • 2003
    Dean Cameron
    Dean Cameron
    • Derek…
    • 2003
    Chandra West
    Chandra West
    • Laura Chandler
    • 2003
    Randy Oglesby
    Randy Oglesby
    • Democratic Senate Majority Leader
    • 2003
    Stanley Kamel
    Stanley Kamel
    • Arthur Peyton
    • 2003
    David Starzyk
    David Starzyk
    • Anthony Marino
    • 2003
    Kathryn Harrold
    Kathryn Harrold
    • Senator from Nevada
    • 2003
    Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney
    • Burt Gammel
    • 2003
    Nicole Forester
    Nicole Forester
    • Sterling's Receptionist…
    • 2003
    Brad Hammer
    Brad Hammer
    • Intern
    • 2003
    Tate Donovan
    Tate Donovan
    • Barry Reed
    • 2003
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • California Governor Marino
    • 2003
    James Whitmore
    James Whitmore
    • Retired Governor William Sterling Sr.
    • 2003
    • Creator
      • Lawrence O'Donnell
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    titi88

    About "Mister Sterling"

    I have seen it and it is too bad it was cut short because it is really inspiring to see some integrity honesty and commitment in the world of politics, something just too rare nowadays. We could use more people like that to rule our country!It can show us how to stay true to what you believe in, how to put the public service for one's country first,the value of never giving up no matter what,the value of not compromising with corruption and the value of wisdom.I just hope this series will soon resume it's appearance on the T.V. screen and that it will also be soon made available on D.V.D. to the general public for a reasonable price.So I recommend it strongly to people of any age or gender.
    vmsm

    Big Brother

    Outstanding show. I guess Big Brother doesn't want us to know even a little bit of the process. West Wing is good but I felt like Mr Sterling gave me hope. For some reason I felt good after watching this show. Imagine a real Senator like this. I guess the networks have decided this kind of reality show isn't what I want to watch. Sure would have been nice if someone would have asked me if I prefer Mr Sterling, bug eating, worm eating or eating each other reality show. With the amount of garbage on TV I can't believe a quality show like this can be canceled. Thank You Jerry Springer for the beginning of the end.
    LowGenius

    Best New Show On Television This Century

    No, I don't work for NBC. I also don't watch a lot of television. Mr. Sterling is the first program in many, many years that I make it a point to NEVER miss. Where it could be very bland and formulaic, it transcends; where it could pander to popular opinion, it takes chances; where it could be "West Wing Part 2," it stands on its own...and IMO, it stands head and shoulders above West Wing. A senator with a conscience - whoda thunk it? The show pulls no punches, portraying a Senate that many of us in the US like to pretend doesn't exist; a senate of favors and political intrigue, where "doing the right thing" is measured in how you can get the most campaign contributions or 5-second soundbytes on CNN.

    If you only watch an hour of television a week, make it Mister Sterling. You won't regret it. In a world where "The Real World" is anything but, and "reality television" is an oxymoron, this bit of creative fiction provides more "reality" than I can recall seeing in a television show in this century. Maybe I'm being a bit over-enthusiastic about it, but I don't think so. If this show is given a chance to succeed, I think it can become the sleeper hit of the 2003 season, and beyond. A truly amazing show.
    mljennell

    Wonderful Show

    This is a great show and I am disappointed that it is already on hiatus. I hope the network realizes what a prize they have and brings it back for a longer period of time. I think Josh Brolin does a great job and the supporting cast is right on!
    10uee385

    This show needs to be released on DVD!

    One of my two favorite American television shows (the other is "The West Wing"). I sincerely hope this mistreated drama will show up on DVD.

    The chemistry between the characters (particularly Senator Sterling and Jackie Brock) was wonderful, and the story lines unraveled gracefully.

    I would describe this show as one whose episodes I could watch for hours without moving from my seat.

    I encourage everyone who loves this show to contact NBC at nbcshows@nbc.com and ask that they release "Mister Sterling" on DVD.

    If ABC could do it for "Commander-in-Chief", then NBC can, too.

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    • Trivia
      It was rumored to be set in the same "universe" as The West Wing (1999), but this turned out not to be true.
    • Quotes

      Jackie Brock: Do you know what you're doing here? Do you? Or is this just some crazy roller coaster ride to nowhere that's gonna make us all look like idiots?

    • Connections
      Featured in The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003)

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • O kyrios Sterling
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • NBC Studios
      • Universal Network Television
      • Lawrence O'Donnell Jr. Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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