Bob Roberts

"Vote first. Ask questions later."

Sep 4 1992 R 1h 42m
Comedy, Drama

Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.

Plot

Documentary-style look at the fictional Senatorial campaign of Bob Roberts, an arch-conservative folk singer turned politician. This political satire includes several original songs co-written and performed by writer/director/star Tim Robbins, and cameo appearances by other stars as reporters and news anchors.

Written by

Tim Robbins

Directed by

Tim Robbins

Cast

Tim Robbins, Giancarlo Esposito, Alan Rickman

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Miramax, Live Entertainment, The Rank Organisation, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 3 nominations

Trailers
Bob Roberts Official Trailer #1 - Tim Robbins Movie (1992) HD
Scores
# of Votes
15,934
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA