The Butler

2013 "One quiet voice can ignite a revolution."

The Butler

7.2 | 2h12m | PG-13 | en | Drama

A look at the life of Cecil Gaines who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.

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7.2 | 2h12m | PG-13 | en | Drama

Synopsis

A look at the life of Cecil Gaines who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.

Cast

Forest Whitaker ,Oprah Winfrey ,David Oyelowo

Director

Robin Simmerly

Producted By

Laura Ziskin Productions , Lee Daniels Entertainment

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Cast

Forest Whitaker

as Cecil Gaines

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Oprah Winfrey

as Gloria Gaines

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David Oyelowo

as Louis Gaines

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