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J_UNTITLED · 01-20-2009, 08:57 AM

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Peter Sellers' portrayal of President Merkin Muffley in cult movie Dr. Strangelove has topped a new list of fictional and real-life U.S. leaders.

Sellers' famous role in the 1964 Stanley Kubrick film beat out Harrison Ford's James Marshall (Air Force One) and Kevin Kline's William H. Mitchell (Dave) in the CNN Inauguration Day countdown.

The only real-life leader to make the list is outgoing U.S. leader George W. Bush, as portrayed by Josh Brolin in W. He comes in at number 10.

The full list is:

1. Peter Sellers as President Merkin Muffley (Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb) 2. Harrison Ford as James Marshall (Air Force One) 3. Kevin Kline as William H. Mitchell (Dave) 4. John Travolta as Governor Jack Stanton (Primary Colors) 5. Michael Douglas as President Andrew Shepherd (The American President)

DAROCKNESSMONSTER · 01-20-2009, 09:59 AM

what!?
no bill pullman from independence day!?

Blu Titan · 01-20-2009, 10:20 AM

What about "Tommy 'Tiny' Lister" playing the US president in The Fifth Element?

Twankies08 · 01-20-2009, 10:32 AM

What about Morgan Freeman from Deep Impact?

crazyBLUE · 01-20-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Twankies08

What about Morgan Freeman from Deep Impact?

I agree with Twankies08 : Morgan freeman is one of my favorites !!

Pirate King · 01-20-2009, 12:44 PM

I agree with Bill Pullman in Independence Day And Morgan Freeman in Deep Impact. And, I also thought that Jon Voight was excellent as FDR in Pearl Harbor.

Galley · 01-20-2009, 01:02 PM

Another vote for Bill Pullman.

raskal66 · 01-20-2009, 01:29 PM

What about Terry Crews as President Camacho?

Marine Mike · 01-20-2009, 01:31 PM

Bill Pullman from Indepence Day will always be my favorite.

J_UNTITLED · 01-20-2009, 01:34 PM

Why all the love for Bill Pullman's role in an incredibly cheesy-movie (in my opinion, of course...)? Not that I really dislike his performance at all, but what is so great about it or that character in particular?

Pelican170 · 01-20-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DAROCKNESSMONSTER

what!?
no bill pullman from independence day!?

I was just going to say that!

Red Hood · 01-20-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by raskal66

What about Terry Crews as President Camacho?

Best president ever. Beef Supreme should have been secretary of state.

Al Bundy · 01-20-2009, 01:36 PM

Harrison Ford -- Air Force One

TripAcez · 01-20-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Why all the love for Bill Pullman's role in an incredibly cheesy-movie (in my opinion, of course...)? Not that I really dislike his performance at all, but what is so great about it or that character in particular?

Have you ever seen the movie? gave agreat frickin speech and hopped in africkin plane and fought with the rest of them. He didnt hide in a Fort. Same for Harrison Ford. Watching a president fight is a plus

J_UNTITLED · 01-20-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TripAcez

Have you ever seen the movie? gave agreat frickin speech and hopped in africkin plane and fought with the rest of them. He didnt hide in a Fort. Same for Harrison Ford. Watching a president fight is a plus

So... for you, watching a president be essentially un-presidential (I mean, seriously, you do realize how unrealistic it is for the leader of any nation to be allowed to go out and fight in combat, right?) and kill whomever the foe(s) may be is what makes him such a great character?

... Okay then. I personally do not see how that makes a fictional president anymore likable or "cool" than others.

P@t_Mtl · 01-20-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TripAcez

Have you ever seen the movie? gave agreat frickin speech and hopped in africkin plane and fought with the rest of them. He didnt hide in a Fort. Same for Harrison Ford. Watching a president fight is a plus

Got to agree with that, make a nice change from the National Guard Presidents

rev.and.ride · 01-20-2009, 02:20 PM

Terry Crews as President Camacho was seriously funny, scro!

But, the best portrayal of a President has to be Anthony Hopkins in Nixon.

Pelican170 · 01-20-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

So... for you, watching a president be essentially un-presidential (I mean, seriously, you do realize how unrealistic it is for the leader of any nation to be allowed to go out and fight in combat, right?) and kill whomever the foe(s) may be is what makes him such a great character?

... Okay then. I personally do not see how that makes a fictional president anymore likable or "cool" than others.

LOL, "allowed to go out and fight in combat..." if the world was about to be destroyed, im sure some of the rules can be bent...

naturephoto1 · 01-20-2009, 02:32 PM

Though, what may not be considered as a movie role, I would suggest Royal Dano as President Lincoln in many roles including Mr. Lincoln a 5 part series on Omnibus (1952-1953) as well as an episode of the Rifleman.

From Wikipedia:

Dano was the voice of Abraham Lincoln for Walt Disney's "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" program, first presented at the 1964 World's Fair. Disney personally selected Dano, because he felt the actor came closest to the historical descriptions of Lincoln's voice. The "Great Moments" program was moved to Disneyland in 1965, and Dano's vocals continued to be a part of the program until 2001. In 1971, Dano's voice was also used for a revised Lincoln speech in the new "Hall Of Presidents" program at Walt Disney World in Florida, which ran to 1993.

Rich

Another_Dude · 01-20-2009, 02:35 PM

Michael Douglas as President Andrew Shepherd (The American President)

01-20-2009, 01:31 PM	#9
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Bill Pullman Bill Pullman from Indepence Day will always be my favorite.

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01-20-2009, 10:32 AM	#4
Twankies08 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Panama City, Florida Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:18	What about Morgan Freeman from Deep Impact?

01-20-2009, 12:44 PM	#6
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I agree with Bill Pullman in Independence Day And Morgan Freeman in Deep Impact. And, I also thought that Jon Voight was excellent as FDR in Pearl Harbor.

01-20-2009, 01:02 PM	#7
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01-20-2009, 01:29 PM	#8
raskal66 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray collection:16	What about Terry Crews as President Camacho?

01-20-2009, 01:34 PM	#10
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Why all the love for Bill Pullman's role in an incredibly cheesy-movie (in my opinion, of course...)? Not that I really dislike his performance at all, but what is so great about it or that character in particular?

01-20-2009, 01:36 PM	#13
Al Bundy Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Chicago IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:113	Harrison Ford -- Air Force One

01-20-2009, 02:20 PM	#17
rev.and.ride Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Washington, DC Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:104 iTunes collection:189 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Terry Crews as President Camacho was seriously funny, scro! But, the best portrayal of a President has to be Anthony Hopkins in Nixon.

01-20-2009, 02:32 PM	#19
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Though, what may not be considered as a movie role, I would suggest Royal Dano as President Lincoln in many roles including Mr. Lincoln a 5 part series on Omnibus (1952-1953) as well as an episode of the Rifleman. From Wikipedia: Dano was the voice of Abraham Lincoln for Walt Disney's "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" program, first presented at the 1964 World's Fair. Disney personally selected Dano, because he felt the actor came closest to the historical descriptions of Lincoln's voice. The "Great Moments" program was moved to Disneyland in 1965, and Dano's vocals continued to be a part of the program until 2001. In 1971, Dano's voice was also used for a revised Lincoln speech in the new "Hall Of Presidents" program at Walt Disney World in Florida, which ran to 1993. Rich

01-20-2009, 02:35 PM	#20
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	Michael Douglas as President Andrew Shepherd (The American President)

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