- Directed by: Adam McKay
- Cast: Amy Adams, Christian Bale
- Year: 2018
- Duration: 132min
- Certificate: 15
- Type: Film
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In the lead-up to the 2000 presidential election, George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of one of the world’s largest oil field service companies, to be his Republican running mate. When Bush wins the presidency, Cheney uses his newfound power to help reshape the country, and the world. Adam McKay (THE BIG SHORT) directs an all-star cast to re-tell the story of how a bureaucratic Washington insider quietly became the most powerful man in the world.
THU 7 FEB, 8.15PM
INTRODUCTION
Peter Ling is professor of American Studies at Nottingham University and author of 'The Democratic Party: A Photographic'. Among his current projects is a book on political scandals, which includes the stolen 2000 election, the deception over weapons of mass destruction and the torture at Abu Graib, all events with Cheney's fingerprints.
"Christian Bale really is sensational here. He transforms into Cheney before your eyes."
Empire
AUDIENCE OPINION:
"Quite a transformation of Christian Bale into a real life magnificent b*stard"
Anonymous Broadway customer
