State of the Union
"How's the State of the Union? It's GREAT!"
Originally released in 1948. State of the Union is a comedy/drama film. directed by Frank Capra. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, and Van Johnson
Synopsis
An industrialist is urged to run for President, but this requires uncomfortable compromises on both political and marital levels.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (71 votes)
Budget
$2.6M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Spencer Tracy
as Grant Matthews
Katharine Hepburn
as Mary Matthews
Van Johnson
as Spike McManus
Angela Lansbury
as Kay Thorndyke
Adolphe Menjou
as Jim Conover
Lewis Stone
as Sam Thorndyke
Margaret Hamilton
as Norah
Charles Dingle
as Bill Nolard Hardy
Charles Lane
as Blink Moran
Howard Smith
as Sam I. Parrish
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,600,000
Production Companies
- Liberty Films
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is State of the Union about?
An industrialist is urged to run for President, but this requires uncomfortable compromises on both political and marital levels.
Who directed State of the Union?
State of the Union was directed by Frank Capra.
How long is State of the Union?
State of the Union has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was State of the Union released?
State of the Union was released on April 30, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in State of the Union?
The main cast of State of the Union includes Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Van Johnson, Angela Lansbury, Adolphe Menjou.