The Ides of March | reviewed by: Kyle Coleman | October 11, 2011
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Darker and more realistic than most political films, this film exists to highlight the brilliance of its ensemble cast. Well worth a watch.
| genre | Drama |
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| synopsis | An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. Based on the play by Beau Willimon. |
| lead actors | George Clooney | Ryan Gosling | Evan Rachel Wood | Marisa Tomei | Paul Giamatti | Philip Seymour Hoffman | Jeffrey Wright |
| director | George Clooney |