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White House Down (2013)

White House Down
White House Down
PG-13
Action
Documentary
Drama
Thriller

Release Date
June 27, 2013
Director
Roland Emmerich
Runtime
137
Main Genre
Action
Tagline
It Will Start Like Any Other Day.

Summary

Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.

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