They used to run the country. Now they're running for their lives! Two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States. Framed in a scandal by the current President and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a desperately frantic search for the evidence that will establish their innocence.
Acting
Lemmon and Garner's bickering is masterclass comedy chemistry.
Direction
Peter Segal keeps the absurd premise surprisingly grounded.
Director
Peter Segal
Jack Lemmon
President Russell P. Kramer
James Garner
President Matt Douglas
Dan Aykroyd
President William Haney
John Heard
Vice President Ted Matthews
Wilford Brimley
Joe Hollis
Lauren Bacall
Margaret Kramer
Sela Ward
Kaye Griffin
Everett McGill
Col. Paul Tanner
Bradley Whitford
Carl Witnaur
James Rebhorn
Charlie Reynolds
Esther Rolle
Rita
Conchata Ferrell
Woman Truck Driver
Jack Kehler
Wayne
Connie Ray
Genny
Tom Everett
NSA Agent Wilkerson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lemmon and Garner were both actual WWII veterans, adding accidental gravitas to their presidential bickering.
Released during the Clinton era's political cynicism, the film accidentally predicted how absurdly we'd someday view the presidency.
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