The Ides of March

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George Clooney directs and stars in this 2011 political thriller about an idealistic press secretary working for a presidential candidate during a grueling Democratic primary campaign. Evan Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Marisa Tomei, Paul Giamatti, and Philip Seymour Hoffman round out the cast as Clooney’s character, a liberal governor from Pennsylvania, competes against a senator from Arkansas in a tight race for the nomination. When the young press spokesman makes a critical misstep that draws him into backroom dealings and moral compromises, he discovers that even the most principled politicians and their staffers will sacrifice loyalty and integrity to secure victory.

This single-disc DVD release runs 101 minutes and carries an R rating from Sony Pictures Releasing. The film explores how ambition and the pursuit of power can corrupt even those who begin with the best intentions, examining the dirty tricks and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that define modern politics. Grab this used copy and own a sharp political drama without the new price tag.