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The Butler is a film inspired by the life of Eugene Allen, who served as a White House butler for 34 years and witnessed many historical events. The film stars Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Robin Williams and others, and was released in 2013.
Aug 16, 2013 · As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
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- Biography, Drama
- Lee Daniels
- 2013-08-16
Find out who starred in and worked on the historical drama film The Butler, directed by Lee Daniels and written by Danny Strong. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, and more on IMDb.
As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
Gut-wrenching and emotionally affecting, Lee Daniels' The Butler overcomes an uneven narrative thanks to strong performances from an all-star cast. Read Critics Reviews
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- Lee Daniels
- PG-13
- Forest Whitaker
The Butler is a 2013 Lee Daniels-directed historical drama. The film is inspired by the article "A Butler Well Served by This Election" from The Washington Post. Forest Whitaker stars as Cecil Gaines, a White House butler who sees firsthand the decisions made regarding policies and social events in the 20th Century.
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Forest Whitaker leads an all-star cast as a White House butler who served eight presidents while the civil rights movement and other major events affect his life, family, and society.
