The American President
The American President is a 1995 American political romantic comedy-drama film directed and produced by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin. The film stars Michael Douglas as President Andrew Shepherd, a widower who pursues a relationship with environmental lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening) – who has just moved to Washington, D.C. – while at the same time attempting to win the passage of a crime control bill during a re-election year. Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox and Richard Dreyfuss star in supporting roles.
Plot
Popular Democratic President Andrew Shepherd prepares to run for re-election. The president and his staff, led by Chief of Staff and best friend AJ MacInerney, attempt to consolidate the administration's 63% approval rating by passing a moderate crime control bill.
Awards
Cast
- Aaron Sorkin
- Anna Deavere Smith
- Anne Haney
- Annette Bening
- David Paymer
- Gail Strickland
- George Murdock
- Jennifer Crystal Foley
- John Mahoney
- Joshua Malina
- Karen Maruyama
- Leslie Bega
- Martin Sheen
- Michael Douglas
- Michael J. Fox
- Nina Siemaszko
- Richard Dreyfuss
- Ron Canada
- Samantha Mathis
- Shawna Waldron
- Thom Barry
- Wendie Malick