The Congressman

April. 09,2016 R

Rating：

6.2

Genre：

Drama

Keywords：

Politician

Trailer Synopsis Cast

Maine Congressman Charlie Winship has had a bad day. After being caught on video failing to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance, he knocks out another House member, confronts his angry ex-wife, and faces denunciation by the media for attacking one of the most cherished patriotic symbols in America. As his life spirals out of control, Charlie embarks on a journey to a remote island in the Atlantic whose eccentric inhabitants are in the middle of a shooting war over their fishing grounds. Treat Williams stars as The Congressman in this humorous and moving film that raises the important question of what it means to be an American.

Treat Williams as Charlie Winship

Elizabeth Marvel as Rae Blanchard

Ryan Merriman as Jared Barnes

George Hamilton as Laird Devereaux

Marshall Bell as Sherm Hawkins

Fritz Weaver as Harlan Lantier

Jayne Atkinson as Casey Winship

Josh Mostel as Bernie Gimpel

Miriam A. Hyman as Abigail Ross

Debra Lord Cooke as Martha, a constituent

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