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George Wallace (1997)

TV Series ★ 7.0 90 min

The miniseries follows the history of its namesake, from the 1950s when Wallace was a circuit court judge in Barbour County, to his tenure as the most powerful governor in Alabama's history. It depicts his symbolic "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door", where Wallace attempted to block black students from entering the University of Alabama. It details his stance on racial segregation in Alabama at the time, which proved popular with his white constituents, and also depicts Wallace's rise as a presidential hopeful. This eventually leads to his attempted assassination—and his surprise victory in several states during the 1968 presidential election.

John Frankenheimer Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 24, 1997
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0119189
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Turner Network Television

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Frequently asked questions

What is George Wallace about?
The miniseries follows the history of its namesake, from the 1950s when Wallace was a circuit court judge in Barbour County, to his tenure as the most powerful governor in Alabama's history. It depicts his symbolic "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door", where Wallace attempted to block black students from entering the University of Alabama. It details his stance on racial segregation in Alabama at the time, which proved popular with his white constituents, and also depicts Wallace's rise as a presidential hopeful. This eventually leads to his attempted assassination—and his surprise victory in several states during the 1968 presidential election.
Who created George Wallace?
George Wallace was created by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in George Wallace?
George Wallace stars Gary Sinise, Mare Winningham, Joe Don Baker, Angelina Jolie.
When was George Wallace released?
George Wallace is a 1997 drama series.
Where can I watch George Wallace?
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