Cast
James Garner
as Mike Howley
Peter Gallagher
as Tom Chapman
Audra McDonald
as Barbara Manning
Donna Murphy
as Joan Naylor
Marco Sanchez
as Henry Ramirez
Dorian Harewood
as Brad Lily
Jack Turpin
as Michael Riley
Bruce Gray
as Governor Paul L. Greene
Stephen Young
as Richard Meredith
Lawrence Dane
as Sidney Robert Mulvane
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2000
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorJohn Badham
WritersJon Maas
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Last Debate
About The Last Debate
A presidential debate, unconfirmed rumors and four reporters who take the political process into their own hands. With the election only a week away, the two candidates square off in a final debate. The televised event takes a dramatic turn when the moderator and three panelists confront one of the candidates with unconfirmed rumors and allegations. The debate quickly turns into a witch hunt and destroys one politician's career. They also give Tom Chapman, the up-and-coming reporter investigating the panel's ambush, the story of a lifetime: What went on behind the last debate.
Directed by John Badham, The Last Debate leans on a strong ensemble — James Garner, Peter Gallagher, Audra McDonald — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2000.
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