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Tanner '88

1988-02-15 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 6.9

Comedy · War & Politics

In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a cross between a soap opera and TV news. The result was the groundbreaking Tanner ’88, a piercing satire of media-age American politics.

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Creators
Garry Trudeau, Robert Altman
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Michael MurphyMichael MurphyJack Tanner
Pamela ReedPamela ReedT.J. Cavanaugh
Cynthia NixonCynthia NixonAlex Tanner
Kevin J. O'ConnorKevin J. O'ConnorHayes Haggerty
Daniel H. JenkinsDaniel H. JenkinsStringer Kincaid
Jim FyfeJim FyfeEmil Berkoff
Matt MalloyMatt MalloyDeke Connors
Ilana LevineIlana LevineAndrea Spinelli
Veronica CartwrightVeronica CartwrightMolly Hark
Harry AndersonHarry AndersonBilly Ridenhour
Wendy CrewsonWendy CrewsonJoanna Buckley
Sandra BowieStevie Chevalier
Richard CoxRichard CoxDavid Seidelman
Greg ProcaccinoBarney Kittman

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