Stars: Chris Rock, Bernie Mac, Nick Searcy, Dylan Baker, Lynn Whitfield, Robin Givens, James Rebhorn, Tamala Jones, Nate Dogg, Tracy Morgan

Director: Chris Rock

Summary: Politician, Mays Gilliam, finds himself in the middle of a race for the White House when two candidates are involved in an accident...

Celebrated comedian-writer-actor-talk show host Chris Rock can now add film director to his CV. Co-written by Rock and Ali LeRoi, HEAD OF STATE follows an unassuming Washington D.C. alderman, Mays Gilliam (Rock), as he finds himself embroiled in a presidential election. Just weeks before the nation is about to elect a new president, one of the top candidates is killed in a plane crash. Plotting a future run in 2008, Senator Bill Arnot (James Rebhorn) convinces his staff--Debra Lassiter (Lynn Whitfield) and Martin Geller (Dylan Baker)--to pick a replacement who has no chance of winning. But he gets more than he bargained for when he selects Mays. At first merely thankful to be in the spotlight, Mays plays the puppet, but eventually, he uses his power to actually say something meaningful. And when he selects his bail bondsman brother, Mitch (Bernie Mac), to be his running mate, everyone is shocked to discover that Mays is giving the people exactly what they want. Rock uses his natural ability to blend humour and substance as a director, resulting in an entertaining film that pushes buttons without leaving too deep a mark.

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Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Year:	2003
Release Date:	June 19, 2006
Runtime:	111 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	D S L 1308
Keywords:	Comedy, Head, General, State
Genre:	Comedy