5 political dramas about elections and the struggle for power

Jimi Hendrix believed that peace would come to Earth when the power of love became stronger than the love of power, but until this happened, he would try to understand his words and watch action-packed political dramas. Agree that this is the best way to spend your evening free time, especially since today, November 6, the results of the presidential election in the United States become known. Republican Donald Trump is leading the race for power in the country ahead of Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris. Additionally, the Republican Party is ahead of the Democrats in congressional elections. On this occasion, we decided to remember the most interesting dramas and satires about politics.

“All the President’s Men”, dir. Alan J. Pakula (1976)

Political drama about the Watergate scandal, starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert Rutherford as real-life Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. It was their research book that formed the basis of the film.

“Cunning”, dir. Barry Levinson (1997)

Previously, this film could be found under the title “The Tail Wags the Dog”, which is closer to the original name and essence of the story. On the eve of the US presidential election, the country’s leader becomes embroiled in a sex scandal, and freelance professional Conrad Breen (Robert De Niro) comes to his aid. He pulls off a little war trick to distract the public and turns to TV producer Stanley Mots (Dustin Hoffman) for help.

“All the King’s Men”, dir. Steven Zaillian (2006)

Political thriller based on the novel of the same name by Robert Penn Warren. This movie stars many famous stars: Sean Penn and Jude Law, as well as Anthony Hopkins, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo and Patricia Clarkson. In the story, populist politician Willie Stark announces his intention to eliminate corruption, and journalist Jack Burden, impressed by him, helps him win the support of voters. However, he soon realizes that his idol is far from ideal.

“Harvey’s Milk”, dir. Gus Van Sant (2008)

The main character, real-life politician Harvey Milk, played by Sean Penn, is trying to pass a law that will radically change the US political system. Josh Brolin and James Franco also starred in the film.

“Ides of March”, dir. George Clooney (2011)

It is George Clooney’s fourth film, which also stars cynical Democratic presidential candidate Governor Mike Morris. His promotion is handled by young political strategist Stephen Myers (Ryan Gosling), who discovers the politician is involved in rape. Now he faces a choice: Should he abandon his principles for big politics? The plot describes the real election campaign of 2004. The film also stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright and Evan Rachel Wood.