United States / Aug 04, 2012 / Traverse City Film Festival
May the best loser win.
1h 25min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
Videos
Plot
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Dan Aykroyd | Wade Motch |
| Brian Cox | Raymond |
| Karen Maruyama | Mrs. Yao |
| Grant Goodman | Clay Huggins |
| Kya Haywood | Dylan/Clay Huggins |
| Randall D. Cunningham | Cam Brady Jr. |
| Madison Wolfe | Jessica Brady |
| Thomas Middleditch | Travis |
| Josh Lawson | Tripp |
| Heather Lawless | Diane |
| Jack McBrayer | Mr. Mendenhall |
| Elizabeth Diane Wells | Mrs. Mendenhall |
| Billy Slaughter | Dermot |
| Aaron Jay Rome | Intern Jason |
| Kate Miner | Shana |
| Amelia Jackson-Gray | Becky |
| Bobby Tisdale | Huggins Supporter |
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| Wolf Blitzer | Wolf Blitzer |
| Piers Morgan | Piers Morgan |
| Bill Maher | Bill Maher |
| Chris Matthews | Chris Matthews |
| Dennis Miller | Dennis Miller |
| Lawrence O'Donnell | Lawrence O'Donnell |
| Joe Scarborough | Joe Scarborough |
| Mika Brzezinski | Mika Brzezinski |
| Willie Geist | Willie Geist |
| Ed Schultz | Ed Schultz |
| P.J. Byrne | Rick |
| Patrick Weathers | Old Councilman |
| Gerry May | Carter Baines |
| Tzi Ma | Mr. Zheng |
| Bill Martin Williams | Senator Lloyd |
| Danny Vinson | Elder Dan |
| John D. Reaves | Banker |
| Scott A. Martin | Wes Talager |
| Rob Mariano | Boston Rob |
| Mike Mizanin | The Miz |
| Randy Bachman | Bachman & Turner |
| Mick Dalla-Vee | Bachman & Turner |
| Marc Lafrance | Bachman & Turner |
| Brent Howard Knudsen | Bachman & Turner |
| Charles Frederick Turner | Bachman & Turner |
| Danny Hanemann | Hunter |
| Jason Kirkpatrick | Hunter |
| Taryn Terrell | Janette |
| J.D. Evermore | State Official |
| Matt Borel | Rainbowland Moderator |
| Millard Darden | Moderator Carl Terry |
| Mikki Val | Town Hall Moderator |
| Ramona Tyler | Reporter Brenda Britton |
| Steve Wilkins | Reporter Darren |
| Rowan Joseph | Reporter Gary |
| Dane Rhodes | Working-Class Man |
| Trey Burvant | Man at Debate |
| Joe Chrest | Rainbowland Audience Member |
| Peaches Davis | Mrs. Cutler |
| Stephanie Dotson | Choir Soloist |
| Seth Morris | Confession Husband |
| Tara Copeland | Confession Wife |
| Frank Drank | Biker Guy |
| Luka Jones | Biker Guy |
| Paul Zies | Biker Guy |
| Early Whitesides | Elderly Man |
| Leslea Fisher | Election Night Girl |
| Steve Tom | Congressman |
| Catherine Shreves | Anchor Rachel |
| Amber Dawn Landrum | Punched Baby's Mother |
| Dustan Costine | Police Officer |
| Tim Hickey | Patriotic Passerby |
| Loriel Hennington | Dancer |
| Tyne Stecklein | Dancer |
| Krystal Ellsworth | Dancer |
| Kayla Jenee Radomski | Dancer |
| Brittany Perry-Russell | Cam Brady Cheerleader |
| Colleen Craig | Dancer |
| Julia Adams | Doctor (uncredited) |
| John L. Armijo | Migrant Worker / Bandito (uncredited) |
| Kevin Beard | Cam Supporter (uncredited) |
| Tom Bubrig | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Grant Case | Campaign Staffer (uncredited) |
| John Cenatiempo | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| John F. Daniel | Giant Marty (uncredited) |
| Kasey Emas | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Dacia Fernandez | Cam Brady Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Foley | Young Cam's Friend (uncredited) |
| Leni Ford | Staff Member (uncredited) |
| Claire Frederiksen | Reporter (uncredited) |
| John Goodman | Congressman Scott Talley (uncredited) |
| Rhonda Laizer | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Ever Eloise Landrum | Baby (uncredited) |
| Robert Larriviere | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Parker Lovein | Jared Mendenhall (uncredited) |
| Brian Matney | Preacher (uncredited) |
| Harlon Miller | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Dustin Milligan | College Frat Guy (uncredited) |
| Lance E. Nichols | Denning Mayor (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Ray | City Official (uncredited) |
| Christine Craft Regusa | Teacher (uncredited) |
| Gus Rhodes | Socialite (uncredited) |
| Jim Sojka | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Marco St. John | Husband (uncredited) |
| Christine Tonry | Cam Brady Supporter (uncredited) |
| Daniel Vincent | Rowdy Supporter at Debate (uncredited) |
| Carl J. Walker | Accountant (uncredited) |
| Glen Warner | Roadie (uncredited) |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Campaign |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Location Gourmet, Gary Sanchez Productions, Everyman Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Official site | warnerbros.com |
| Release date | 9 agosto 2012 |
| Executive producer | Jon Poll, Chris Henchy, Amy Sayres |
| Production | Zach Galifianakis, Jay Roach, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Josh King, Jeffrey Harlacker, Michelle Graham |
| Writer | Chris Henchy, Shawn Harwell, Adam McKay |
| Casting | Allison Jones, Jennifer Euston |
| Editing | Craig Alpert, Jon Poll |
| Cinematography | Jim Denault |
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| Assistant directors | Josh King, Jay Roach, Diane Durant |
| Camera operators | Jim Denault |
| Additional photography | Jim Denault |
| Production design | Michael Corenblith, Kelly Curley, Nicole LaBranche, Dave Kelsey, Susan Benjamin, Tom Lackey |
| Art direction | Kelly Curley, Nicole LaBranche, Dave Kelsey, Michael Corenblith, Susan Benjamin, Tom Lackey |
| Set decoration | Susan Benjamin, Kelly Curley, Nicole LaBranche, Dave Kelsey, Michael Corenblith, Tom Lackey |
| Stunts | G.A. Aguilar, Mike Wilson, Spice Williams-Crosby, John Cenatiempo, Chris Cenatiempo |
| Music | Theodore Shapiro, Thomas S. Drescher |
| Sound | Theodore Shapiro, Thomas S. Drescher |
| Costume design | Daniel Orlandi |
| Makeup | Daniel Orlandi |
| Hairstyling | Daniel Orlandi |
| Budget | 95.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 104.907.746 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Australia / Aug 09, 2012
Canada / Aug 10, 2012
New Zealand / Aug 10, 2012
United States / Aug 10, 2012 / R
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Italy / Aug 16, 2012 / T
Ukraine / Aug 16, 2012
Brazil / Aug 24, 2012
Bulgaria / Aug 24, 2012
Colombia / Aug 24, 2012
Mexico / Aug 24, 2012 / B-15
Hong Kong / Aug 30, 2012
Russia / Aug 30, 2012 / 16+
Singapore / Aug 30, 2012
Estonia / Aug 31, 2012
France / Sep 12, 2012
Iceland / Sep 14, 2012
Sweden / Sep 14, 2012 / 7
Belgium / Sep 19, 2012 / 16
Denmark / Sep 20, 2012 / 7
Portugal / Sep 20, 2012 / M/16
Slovenia / Sep 20, 2012
Lithuania / Sep 21, 2012 / N-13
Argentina / Sep 27, 2012
Ireland / Sep 28, 2012 / 15
Türkiye / Sep 28, 2012
United Kingdom / Sep 28, 2012 / 15
Germany / Oct 04, 2012 / 12
Greece / Oct 11, 2012 / Κ-15
Netherlands / Oct 11, 2012 / 12
Spain / Oct 19, 2012
Digital
Romania / Sep 14, 2012 / 12
Hungary / Dec 05, 2012 / 18
Japan / Nov 04, 2014 / R15+
Physical media
Sweden / Jan 16, 2013 / 7 / DVD & Blu-ray release
Greece / Jan 25, 2013 / DVD
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