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Sep 11, 1992 · Bob Roberts, the hero of Tim Robbins‘ new film, is a “populist” candidate for the Senate in Pennsylvania. He’s a self-made millionaire who sings folk songs to his audiences, songs with titles like “The Times They are a-Changin’ Back.”
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Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts (Tim Robbins) launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste (Gore Vidal), firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style ...
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Sep 4, 1992 · "BOB ROBERTS," written and directed by Tim Robbins, who also plays the title role, is a very funny, sometimes prescient satire of American politics, and of the comparatively small, voting...
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Sep 4, 1992 · Bob Roberts: Directed by Tim Robbins. With Tim Robbins, Giancarlo Esposito, Alan Rickman, Ray Wise. A conservative folk singer turns his hand to politics, running for the US Senate. He is not above dirty tricks and smear campaigns to gain an advantage over his opponent.
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- 1992-09-04
User Reviews. A conservative folk singer, Bob Roberts, turns his hand to politics, running for the US Senate. He sets about organising rallies, singing songs to get his message across. He is not above using dirty tricks and smears to gain an advantage over his opponent.
A political horror story for teens and adults. Read Common Sense Media's Bob Roberts review, age rating, and parents guide.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a score of 93% based on 44 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. Its consensus reads: "Behind and in front of the camera, Tim Robbins delivers a landslide comedic victory with Bob Roberts – a shrewdly crackling lampoon of modern politics."
