The ides of March

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS, OSH)

Languages

In English, with optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English audio description track.

Performers

Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright, Evan Rachel Wood, Max Minghella, Jennifer Ehle, Gregory Itzin.

Publication Information

Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2012]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (ca. 101 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; for pervasive language.

Summary

Idealistic campaign worker Stephen Meyers has sworn to give all for Governor Mike Morris, a wild card presidential candidate whose ground-breaking ideas could change the political landscape. However, a brutal Ohio primary threatens to test Morris's integrity. Stephen gets trapped in the down-and-dirty battle and finds himself caught up in a scandal where the only path to survival is to play both sides.

Notes

Based on the play "Farragut North" by Beau Willimon.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2011.

Special features: commentary with George Clooney and Grant Heslov ; Believe : George Clooney ; On the campaign : the cast of The ides of March.