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Bob Roberts 1992 Directed by Tim Robbins

Vote first. Ask questions later.

Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.

Country USA
Production Countries Germany , United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $3,900,000
Revenue $8,000,000
Release Date 4 September 1992
102 mins
Cast
Tim Robbins Bob Roberts
Giancarlo Esposito Bugs Raplin
Alan Rickman Lukas Hart III
Ray Wise Chet MacGregor
Brian Murray Terry Manchester
Gore Vidal Senator Brickley Paiste
Rebecca Jenkins Delores Perrigrew
Harry Lennix Franklin Dockett
John Ottavino Clark Anderson
Robert Stanton Bart Macklerooney
Kelly Willis Clarissa Flan
Merrilee Dale Polly Roberts
Tom Atkins Dr. Caleb Mneck
David Strathairn Mack Laflin
James Spader Chuck Marlin
Pamela Reed Carol Cruise
Helen Hunt Rose Pondell
Eva Amurri Child in Hospital
Jim West Bus Driver
Peter Gallagher Dan Riley
Lynne Thigpen Kelly Noble
Bingo O'Malley Robert Roberts, Sr.
Kathleen Chalfant Constance Roberts
Ruth Lesko School Teacher
Jack Black Roger Davis
Anita Gillette Mrs. Davis
Susan Sarandon Tawna Titan
Fred Ward Chip Daley
Charles R. Altman Debate Moderator
Staci Marie Marcum Miss Philadelphia
Shira Piven Penn State Protestor
Steve Pink Penn State Protestor
Fisher Stevens Rock Bork
Gil Robbins Reverend Best
Angela Hall Choir Soloist
Lee Robbins Organ Player
John Cusack Cutting Edge Host
Bob Balaban Cutting Edge Producer
Allan F. Nicholls Cutting Edge Director
June Stein Cutting Edge Assistant Carol
Adam Simon Cutting Edge Head Writer
Ned Bellamy Uzi Kornhauser
Natalie Strong Kala Kornhauser
Pat Logan Policeman
Larry John Meyers Police Spokesman
Robert Hegyes Ernesto Galleano
Tom Tully New York Reporter
Anthony DiLeo Jr. New York Reporter
Jane Crawford New York Reporter
Ann Talman New York Reporter
Lamont Arnold New York Reporter
Gabrielle Robbins Singing Vigilante
Adele Robbins Vigilante
Brian Powell Vigilante
Paul Quinn Vigilante
Dean Robinson Vigilante
Jeff Foster Vigilante
Jeremy Piven Candle Seller
Lee Arenberg Religious Zealot
Brent Hinkley Bif, the Patriot
Hal O'Leary Senator Haydn
Don Brockett Chairman
Linda King Washington D.C. Reporter