Vice

Vice

The untold true story that changed the course of history.

R 2018 · 132 min · ★ 7.0 (4K) · Drama, Comedy, History

George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and Defense Secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.

Directed by Adam McKay · Written by Adam McKay

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Christian Bale Dick Cheney
Amy Adams Lynne Cheney
Steve Carell Donald Rumsfeld
Sam Rockwell George W. Bush
Alison Pill Mary Cheney
Eddie Marsan Paul Wolfowitz
Justin Kirk Scooter Libby
LisaGay Hamilton Condoleezza Rice
Jesse Plemons Kurt
Bill Camp Gerald Ford
Don McManus David Addington
Lily Rabe Liz Cheney

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