Summaries

A political strategist juggling three clients questions whether or not to take the high road as the ugly side of his work begins to haunt him.

If a political candidate is personally flawed, but stands to make a positive difference in millions of lives, would you help him win? That question looms over the life of "true believer" Paul Turner (Rob Lowe), a savvy strategist sharply maneuvering politicians out of scandal and into public office. Aided by a bright young assistant (Jamie Chung) and a seedy operative (Richard Schiff), Turner spins every news cycle and a shrewd reporter (Julie Bowen) on behalf of his clients: a philandering Kentucky governor (Eric McCormick), a blackmailed California senator (David Harbour), and an idealistic doctor turned gubernatorial candidate (Carrie-Anne Moss). When the ugly side of Turner's work starts to haunt him, he learns that even in the bloodiest of battles, sometimes you have to fight clean.—IFC Films

Details

Keywords
  • politics
  • political scandal
  • elections
  • political news
  • political communication
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Jan 27, 2013
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Bay Area, San Francisco, California, USA
Production companies Divisadero Pictures Knife Fight

Box office

Budget $7000000
Gross US & Canada $5661
Gross worldwide $5661

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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