The Congressman (2016)

Name: The Congressman
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Treat Williams, Elizabeth Marvel, Ryan Merriman, Chris Conroy, George Hamilton

1h 38m United States of America

Drama

Plot

Maine Congressman Charlie Winship finds himself in a whirlwind of trouble after a viral video shows him refusing to stand for the pledge of allegiance. His day takes a turn for the worse when he gets into a physical altercation with a fellow member of Congress and has a heated confrontation with his ex-wife. As public outrage mounts, Charlie retreats to a remote Atlantic island, where he encounters quirky locals embroiled in a bizarre conflict over fishing rights. Treat Williams delivers a compelling performance in this poignant comedy that explores the essence of American identity.

Cast

Treat Williams Elizabeth Marvel Ryan Merriman Chris Conroy George Hamilton Marshall Bell Fritz Weaver Jayne Atkinson Kim Blacklock Josh Mostel Cindy Lentol Miriam A. Hyman Alison Wachtler Alexander Cook Bradley J. Van Dussen