Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013)
"The Butler" (original title)
132 min - Biography | Drama - 16 August 2013 (USA)
Director:
Lee Daniels
Writers:
Danny Strong, Wil Haygood (article)
Stars:
Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack
Cast
Cast overview, first billed only:
Forest Whitaker ... Cecil Gaines
David Banner ... Earl Gaines
Michael Rainey Jr. ... Cecil Gaines (8)
LaJessie Smith ... Abraham
Mariah Carey ... Hattie Pearl
Alex Pettyfer ... Thomas Westfall
Vanessa Redgrave ... Annabeth Westfall
Aml Ameen ... Cecil Gaines (15)
Clarence Williams III ... Maynard
John P. Fertitta ... Mr. Jenkins (as John Fertitta)
Jim Gleason ... R.D. Warner
Oprah Winfrey ... Gloria Gaines
Isaac White ... Charlie Gaines (10)
David Oyelowo ... Louis Gaines
Joe Chrest ... White Usher
Storyline
As Cecil Gaines serves
eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the
civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's
life, family, and American society.
Genres:
Biography | Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some violence and disturbing images, language, sexual material, thematic elements and smoking
Details
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Release Date:
16 August 2013 (USA)
Filming Locations:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend:
$24,637,312 (USA) (16 August 2013)
Gross:
$83,001,377 (USA) (5 September 2013)
Company Credits
Production Co:
Follow Through Productions, Salamander Pictures, Laura Ziskin Productions
Technical Specs
Run time:
132 min
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
