"One ordinary guy is giving the candidates a reason to run."

2008

2h 0m

5.7(269 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.

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Cast & Crew

30 members

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Kevin Costner

Bud Johnson

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Madeline Carroll

Molly Johnson

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Paula Patton

Kate Madison

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Kelsey Grammer

President Andrew Boone

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Dennis Hopper

Donald Greenleaf

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Nathan Lane

Art Crumb

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Stanley Tucci

Martin Fox

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George López

John Sweeney

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Judge Reinhold

Walter

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Charles Esten

Lewis

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Richard Petty

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Willie Nelson

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Mare Winningham

Larissa Johnson

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Mark Moses

Attorney General Wyatt

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Nana Visitor

Galena Greenleaf

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Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman

Chief Running Bear

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Tucker Carlson

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James Carville

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Mary Hart

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Arianna Huffington

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Larry King

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Bill Maher

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Chris Matthews

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Lawrence O'Donnell

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Forrest Fyre

Ted Drake

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Mary Sue Evans

Mrs. Abernathy

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Colin Jones

KNME Techie

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Katalina Parrish

Trailer Reporter #5

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Amber Midthunder

Female Student

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Dale O´Malley

Hank

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