Head of State 2003
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Gummy
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SplatWhen a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman as his replacement.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Mays Gilliam
as Mitch Gilliam
as Martin Geller
as Brian Lewis
as Debra Lassiter
as Kim
as Lisa Clark
as Senator Bill Arnot
as Bernard Cooper
as Meat Man
Director:
Writer:
Ali LeRoi, Chris Rock
Stars:
Chris Rock, Bernie Mac, Dylan Baker, Nick Searcy, Lynn Whitfield, Robin Givens, Tamala Jones, James Rebhorn, Keith David, Tracy Morgan,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2003 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Head of State
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Mays Gilliam
as Mitch Gilliam
as Martin Geller
as Brian Lewis
as Debra Lassiter
as Kim
as Lisa Clark
as Senator Bill Arnot
as Bernard Cooper
as Meat Man
as Nikki
as Advisor
as Mr. Earl
as Nate Dogg
as Nate's Girl
as Nate's Girl
as Gaines
as General Olson James
as Mr. Hawkins
as Kid
as Miss Pearl
as Mike Blake
as Officer Waters
as Demolition Man
as Warren
as Lotto Man
as Senator
as Senator
as Senator
as Charlie
as Mays Jr.
as Super Whore Drill Instructor
as 1st Fundraiser Issue Guy
as 1st Fundraiser Issue Woman
as Asian Man
as French Man
as Fundraiser Demo-Tape Man
as Teamster
as Teamster
as Singing Lady
as Singing Lady
as Singing Lady
as Hip Hop Dancer
as Hip Hop Dancer
as Hip Hop Dancer
as Hip Hop Dancer
as Hip Hop Dancer
as Hip Hop Dancer
as Hip Hop Dancer
as Hip Hop Dancer
as Hip Hop Dancer
as Hip Hop Dancer
as Hip Hop Dancer
as Screaming Woman
as Falling Man
as 1st Fundraiser Party Goer
as 1st Fundraiser Husband
as 1st Fundraiser Wife
as Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
as Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
as Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
as Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
as Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
as Muhammad Muhammad Muhammad
as Players Ball Pimp
as Jeremy Borash
as Referee
as Klansman
as Cable Anchorwoman
as 2nd Fundraiser Issue Woman
as 2nd Fundraiser Issue Man
as The Woman
as Chester Allen
as Tish
as Secret Service Agent
as School Reporter
as Helicopter Pilot
as Police Chief
as Little Girl
as Foot Lady
as Pork Man
as Train Station Demo Man
as Porter
as Train Station Reporter
as Talk Show Host
as Talk Show Host
as Talk Show Host
as Roadside Reporter
as Shorty G
as Lewis' Mother
as Moderator
as Voter on Street
as Voter on Street
as Voter on Street
as Voter on Street
as Crazy Hostile Dreadlock Voter
as Transit Reporter
as Old Woman Transit Rider
as Anchor
as Anchor
as California Screamer
as National Anchor
as National Anchor
as Local Anchor
as Local Anchor
as Regional Anchor
as Inaugural Ball Announcer
as Runner #6 (uncredited)
as Himself (uncredited)
as Himself (as BG James) (uncredited)
as Young Man in Crowd (uncredited)
as Jeff Jarrett (uncredited)
as Himself (as Ron "The Truth" Killings) (uncredited)
as Angry Mob Member (uncredited)
as Jaime (uncredited)
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