

Head of State
2003-03-28 · 95 min · ★ 5.6
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman as his replacement.
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- Directors
- Chris Rock
- Production companies
- 3 Arts Entertainment, DreamWorks Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 35,200,000
- Revenue
- USD 37,788,228
Top Cast
Chris RockMays Gilliam
Bernie MacMitch Gilliam
Dylan BakerMartin Geller
Nick SearcyBrian Lewis
Lynn WhitfieldDebra Lassiter
Robin GivensKim
Tamala JonesLisa Clark
James RebhornSenator Bill Arnot
Keith DavidBernard Cooper
Tracy MorganMeat Man
Stephanie MarchNikki
Robert StantonAdvisor
Jude CiccolellaMr. Earl
Nate DoggNate Dogg
Elizabeth J. CarlisleNate's Girl
John BadilaGeneral Olson James
Ed WheelerMr. HawkinsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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