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Affairs of State

2018-06-15 · 98 min · ★ 4.9

Drama · Thriller · Romance

A young campaign aide gets in way over his head when he sleeps with the wife of a presidential candidate, sending him into a downward spiral of corruption and blackmail.

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Directors
Eric Bross
Production companies
American Film Productions, School Pictures, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

David CorenswetDavid CorenswetMichael Lawson
David James ElliottDavid James ElliottSenator John Boland Baines
Thora BirchThora BirchCallie Roland
Mimi RogersMimi RogersJudith Baines
Adrian GrenierAdrian GrenierRob Reynolds
Faye GrantFaye GrantMary Maples
Grace Victoria CoxGrace Victoria CoxDarcy Baines
Eugena WashingtonEugena WashingtonTanya Jones
Betzaida LandínBetzaida LandínWendy
Brandon HardestyBrandon HardestyKevin
Eugenia GonzalesReynold's Secretary
Morgan CryerFundraiser Guest
Alexis LeggettFundraiser Guest
Bonnie JohnsonBonnie JohnsonGertie Hayden
Robert ShepherdRobert ShepherdFundraiser Guest
Deniz OlgaçJeannie
Danielle StraussDanielle StraussGwen
Jeffrey KlemmerSecret Service Agent
Anna Rae RyanExecutive Staff
Hunter ForetichBusboy

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