Wilson

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Aug 1 1945 Passed 2h 34m
Biography, Drama, History

The political career of Woodrow Wilson is chronicled, beginning with his decision to leave his post at Princeton to run for Governor of New Jersey, and his subsequent ascent to the Presidency of the United States. During his terms in office, Wilson must deal with the death of his first wife, the onslaught of German hostilities leading to American involvement in the Great War, and his own country's reticence to join the League of Nations. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2006.

Plot

The political career of Woodrow Wilson is chronicled, beginning with his decision to leave his post at Princeton to run for Governor of New Jersey, and his subsequent ascent to the Presidency of the United States. During his terms in office, Wilson must deal with the death of his first wife, the onslaught of German hostilities leading to American involvement in the Great War, and his own country's reticence to join the League of Nations.

Written by

Lamar Trotti

Directed by

Henry King

Cast

Alexander Knox, Charles Coburn, Geraldine Fitzgerald

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

Won 5 Oscars. 7 wins & 7 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,818
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA