How long is Lee Daniels' The Butler?

Lee Daniels' The Butler is 2 hr 12 min long.

Who is Cecil Gaines in Lee Daniels' The Butler?

Forest Whitaker plays Cecil Gaines in the film.

Lee Daniels' The Butler

Name: Lee Daniels' The Butler
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013-08-16
Duration: 132
Rating: 78

LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man’s life and family. Forest Whitaker stars as the butler with Robin Williams as Dwight Eisenhower, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan, James Marsden as John F. Kennedy, Liev Schreiber as Lyndon B. Johnson, and many more. Academy Award® nominated Lee Daniels (PRECIOUS) directs and co-wrote the script with Emmy®-award winning Danny Strong (GAME CHANGE).

GENRE: Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Aug 16, 2013

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How long is Lee Daniels' The Butler?: Lee Daniels' The Butler is 2 hr 12 min long.

Who directed Lee Daniels' The Butler?: Lee Daniels

Who is Cecil Gaines in Lee Daniels' The Butler?: Forest Whitaker plays Cecil Gaines in the film.

What is Lee Daniels' The Butler about?: LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man’s life and family. Forest Whitaker stars as the butler with Robin Williams as Dwight Eisenhower, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan, James Marsden as John F. Kennedy, Liev Schreiber as Lyndon B. Johnson, and many more. Academy Award® nominated Lee Daniels (PRECIOUS) directs and co-wrote the script with Emmy®-award winning Danny Strong (GAME CHANGE).