
Head of State(2003)
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman as his replacement.


“One ordinary guy is giving the candidates a reason to run.”
In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.

Kevin Costner
Bud Johnson

Madeline Carroll
Molly Johnson

Paula Patton
Kate Madison

Kelsey Grammer
President Andrew Boone

Dennis Hopper
Donald Greenleaf

Nathan Lane
Art Crumb

Stanley Tucci
Martin Fox

George López
John Sweeney

Judge Reinhold
Walter

Charles Esten
Lewis
Swing Vote is a comedy, drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of usa president, presidential election. Directed by Joshua Michael Stern, it stars Kevin Costner, Madeline Carroll, Paula Patton. In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.
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