The Butler (Blu-ray)

The Butler is a compelling historical drama directed by Lee Daniels and starring Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, who spends 34 years serving as head butler at the White House. Beginning his career during President Eisenhower’s administration, Cecil witnesses seven presidents come and go while working at the heart of American political life. His story unfolds against the backdrop of major events and social change, including the American Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. Forest Whitaker leads an impressive ensemble cast featuring Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, James Marsden, Liev Schreiber, Alan Rickman and Robin Williams. This Blu-ray edition offers an engaging choice for fans of historical films, political dramas and character-led cinema. Format: Blu-ray Release year: 2014 Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes Discs: 1 Audio: English Region: B BBFC rating: 12 Media format: PAL Studio: Entertainment in Video