Running Mates

October. 04,1992      
Rating:
5.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Hugh Hathaway was captain of the high school football team when Aggie Snow first went giddy over him. Now, he's a successful senator running for president and she's an award-winning children's author. They may clash on some political issues, but they can agree on one thing: they're falling in love. Aggie isn't sure she's ready to become anyone's first lady, let alone the country's but she's soon seduced by the smiling senator and introduced as his bride-to-be to the nation. Unfortunately for the White House hopefuls, someone has film footage of Aggie from the Nixon Years, showing her in a series of compromising positions which could compromise Hugh's chances of winning. Will the two running mates ruin into in a brick wall — or will love conquer all before election day?

Diane Keaton as  Aggie Snow
Ed Harris as  Hugh Hathaway
Ed Begley Jr. as  Chapman Snow
Ben Masters as  Mel Fletcher
Robert Harper as  Gordy Faust
Brandon Maggart as  Jack Delaney
Russ Tamblyn as  Frank Usher
Richard Livingston as  Beard
Gregg Berger as  Tabloid Reporter
Steve Gonzales as  Hispanic Reporter

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Reviews

Acensbart
1992/10/04

Excellent but underrated film

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MoPoshy
1992/10/05

Absolutely brilliant

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Chirphymium
1992/10/06

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

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Tobias Burrows
1992/10/07

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

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Amy Adler
1992/10/08

Hugh (Ed Harris) is a hotshot, bachelor senator determined to run for president. One day, however, he happens upon an old high school classmate named Aggie. Aggie (Diane Keaton) is an accomplished and award-winning author with a lovely face and an independent spirit. Hugh is smitten. He convinces Aggie to become his fiancé. But, will Aggie have to sacrifice her principles of honesty in the world of politics, where things are not always what they seem to be? And, will she be able to withstand the rigors of a harsh media blitz? This is, mostly, a nice romance for those who adore tales of affection. Hugh and Aggie are absolutely in love and their banter and conversation are a good view. However, although the movie tries to show the political life in its reality, it doesn't completely succeed. Nevermind. The production values are high and the script is very elegantly written. With these advantages and the handsome personages of Keaton and Harris, those who sit down to the film will find it to be good entertainment.

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aripin
1992/10/09

To me, the final scene, in which Harris responds to the press corp, is worthy of viewing this intelligent and timeless slice of politics(especially the campaign phase). If only the "real-life" pols would respond in the intelligent, articulate manner as did Mr Harris,then the arrogant, self-serving members of the press would perhaps think twice before surfacing irrelevant, confrontational "garbage" that has absolutely nothing to do with a candidates abilities to effectively handle the challenges of the office for which he/she is pursuing.

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simplyjc
1992/10/10

Running Mates is an excellent movie charmed with two great performances. Ed Harris and Diane Keaton were spectacular! The chemistry between the two was breathtaking and very romantic. A must see in the romance department.

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eMTeePeeCestMe
1992/10/11

Most of all I remember being disappointed by this made for HBO movie. Diane Keaton, Ed Harris, and most of the rest of this cast are respected actors with long lists of well received works to their credit. It's shocking to see them all together in a movie that manages to come up just short in nearly every respect.

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