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The Ides of March (2011)

The Ides of March
The Ides of March
R
Drama
Documentary

Release Date
September 24, 2011
Director
George Clooney
Runtime
102
Main Genre
Drama
Tagline
Ambition seduces. Power corrupts.

Summary

The Ides of March takes place during the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, when an up-and-coming campaign press secretary (Ryan Gosling) finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate’s shot at the presidency. Also starring George Clooney, Paul Giamatti and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

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