Blue State

Apr 27, 2007

1h 28m

★ 5.6

Overview

A disgruntled Democrat follows through on a drunken campaign promise to move to Canada if George "Dubya" Bush gets re-elected.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

MGM Television

Blue State Trailers

Cast

Chloe Hamon

Anna Paquin

John Logue

Breckin Meyer

Mrs. Logue

Joyce Krenz

Mr. Logue

Richard Blackburn

Gloria O'Neil

Adriana O'Neil

Randall

Seun Olagunju

The Horny American (as Bryan Clark)

Bryan Terrell Clark

Hal

Nicolas Ouellette

Charlie

Tim Henry

Larry

James Juce

Sandy

Elicia Cronin

Bride

Judy Cook

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