Review of The American President (1995) by Gary A — 14 Jan 2012

Michael Douglas delivers, but I'm forever biased. I only wish he had been in more films like this one.

This review of The American President (1995) was written by Gary A on 14 Jan 2012.

The American President has generally received positive reviews.

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