Originally published 11th April 2024. Our series on 'movies about presidents' continues with a fun discussion of this 1997 'thriller', written by legendary Hollywood screenwriter William Goldman based on the debut novel of David Baldacci, starring/produced/directed by noted chair-interviewer Clint Eastwood, and boasting a splendid cast - including recently-deceased screen legend Gene Hackman - none of whom are given anything very interesting to do. Clint plays a suave cat burglar - with the unlikely name of Luther Whitney - who accidentally witnesses the president of the United States sexually assaulting a woman (far-fetched, right?) and getting her killed. All Hell then persistently threatens but repeatedly fails to break loose. Instead we get a slow, aimless, half-baked movie filled with good elements that don't cohere or go anywhere special. It sparked an amusing conversation though, as we hope you will agree. Full episode was originally exclusive for Patreon subscribers. Please consider donating to help us make the show and stay independent.  Patrons get exclusive access to at least one full extra episode a month. Daniel's Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/danielharper/posts">https://www.patreon.com/danielharper/posts</a> Jack's Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4196618&fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4196618&fan_landing=true</a> IDSG Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/idsgpod">https://twitter.com/idsgpod</a> Daniel's Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/danieleharper">@danieleharper</a> Jack's (Locked) Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/_Jack_Graham_">@_Jack_Graham_</a> Jack's Bluesky: @timescarcass.bsky.social Daniel's Bluesky: @danielharper.bsky.social IDSG on Apple Podcasts: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-dont-speak-german/id1449848509?ls=1">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-dont-speak-german/id1449848509?ls=1</a>

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