
State of the Union
An industrialist is urged to run for President, but this requires uncomfortable compromises on both political and marital levels.
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1998★ 6.3
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The Front Page
1974★ 7.3
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2011★ 5.8
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Wag the Dog
1997★ 6.9
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1971★ 7.0
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1968★ 7.1
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Switching Channels
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2009★ 6.2
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Best Man Down
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