The Butler (2013)
08/16/2013 (US) • 2h 12m
One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.
Overview
A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.
Top Billed Cast
Cecil Gaines
Gloria Gaines
Louis Gaines
Richard Nixon
Nancy Reagan
Carter Wilson
Hattie Pearl
Howard
James Holloway
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$25,000,000.00
Revenue
$177,313,795.00
Keywords
usa president
1970s
butler
slavery
civil rights
john f. kennedy
biography
based on true story
ronald reagan
richard nixon
historical drama
slave owner
1940s
1980s
1950s
1960s
1930s
african american history
jacqueline kennedy
jimmy carter
eisenhower
based on real person
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