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The Campaign

The Campaign

May the best loser win.

20125.81h 25m

Overview

Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

Directed by Jay Roach
Written by Shawn Harwell, Chris Henchy, Adam McKay
Produced by Zach Galifianakis, Adam McKay, Jay Roach
Box OfficeBudget: $95.0MRevenue: $104.9M

Top Cast

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Cam Brady

Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis

Marty Huggins

Jason Sudeikis

Jason Sudeikis

Mitch Wilson

Katherine LaNasa

Katherine LaNasa

Rose Brady

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott

Tim Wattley

Sarah Baker

Sarah Baker

Mitzi Huggins

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

Glen Motch

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Wade Motch

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Raymond

Karen Maruyama

Karen Maruyama

Mrs. Yao

Themes & Keywords

election campaignpoliticspoliticiannorth carolinacongressmanpolitical candidatemoustachepolitical corruptioncampaign managercampaign finance

About The Campaign

The Campaign is a comedy film released in 2012 exploring themes of election campaign, politics, politician, north carolina, congressman, political candidate. Directed by Jay Roach, it stars Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis. Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

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