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Dave (1993)
Released By: Warner Home Video   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Ivan Reitman
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Ben Kingsley, Charles Grodin, Frank Langella, Kevin Dunn, Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver
Published ID: 4573
UPC: 085391296225, 883929039975,
Plot: The ghost of Frank Capra must have smiled when he saw Dave, an amusing and effective update of one of Capra's favorite themes -- the scrupulously honest little guy who becomes a force for good against a corrupt system. Dave Kovic (Kevin Kline) runs an employment agency and seems to genuinely enjoy finding work for people who need it. He also bears a striking resemblance to the president of the United States, Bill Mitchell (also played by Kline) and occasionally gets work as a Bill Mitchell impersonator. One day, Dave gets a call from the Secret Service -- for security purposes, they want to hire him to act as a decoy for an upcoming appearance by the president. All goes well, but later that evening President Mitchell suffers a massive stroke while in bed with his mistress. Wanting to keep the matter a secret, two of the president's top advisors appeal to Dave to stand in as Bill Mitchell until he regains his health. One of the men behind this scheme, Bob Alexander (Frank Langella), hopes to use Mitchell's absence to promote his own right-wing political agenda, but after a few weeks in office, Dave decides it's time to promote some changes of his own that will help increase employment and keep homeless shelters open. Dave also finds himself growing fond of Ellen Mitchell (Sigourney Weaver), the President's wife, while Ellen sees in Dave the idealism her husband left behind years ago. Dave features numerous cameo appearances by politicians, Washington insiders, and journalists; Oliver Stone also appears to explain a conspiracy theory regarding sudden changes in Bill Mitchell's behavior. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Entertaining political Spoof
Added 2/1/2010
A fun story about what if a normal guy replaced the president. very realistic.
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Funny Movie
Added 12/1/2009
This is a funny movie and has it serious moments too to keep your interest
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Happy movie
Added 10/23/2009
This is a great little feel good movie. Watch it when you need a lift!
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Love it
Added 10/2/2009
I received this movie in good time and it has always been a favorite of mine.
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Subtitles on DVD
Added 9/27/2009
I was wondering if anyone who purchased this DVD encountered a problem with subtitles and inability to select to play the special features indicated on the back of the DVD box.

The DVD I received displays subtitles in English (the menu setup on the Samsung DVD player that is able to be displayed when I stop the DVD from playing also allows selecting subtitles in numerous other languages); the language of the DVD itself is in English. However, I am unable to turn off the subtitles. Furthermore, on the back of the DVD package, there is information about playing special features such as Production Notes, Theatrical Trailers, etc. Yet, when the DVD begins after loading, there is no menu option to select to play these special features. The movie itself just begins to play.

I'm wondering if this is the DVD itself or something I am (not) doing with my Samsung DVD player. Thanks.
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