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Bob Roberts
Summary: A conservative folk singer turns his hand to politics, running for the US Senate. He is not above dirty tricks and smear campaigns to gain an advantage over his opponent.
Runtime: 1 h 42 min
MPAA: R
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 3,900,000
Domestic: $ 4,479,470
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