8 (2012): Cast
8 is a 2012 historical drama directed by Rob Reiner, starring Martin Sheen as Theodore Olson, Kevin Bacon and Brad Pitt. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 8 About?
The premise of 8 without spoilers.
This film presents a live chronicle of the landmark federal trial concerning California's Proposition 8. Using actual court transcripts and first-hand interviews, it explores the unprecedented legal challenge to the state's ban on same-sex marriage. The documentary features an all-star cast and examines the constitutional issues at the heart of the case, offering a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history.
8 Cast & Characters
Martin Sheen leads the cast as Theodore Olson, with Kevin Bacon as Charles J. Cooper and Brad Pitt as Judge Vaughn Walker. Directed by Rob Reiner; 27 actors are credited in all.
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Director Rob Reiner
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Jamie Lee Curtis as Sandy Stier
Also Starring in 8
· 23 more- George Clooney David Boies
- George Takei William Tam
- John C. Reilly David Blankenhorn
- Jane Lynch Maggie Gallagher
- Christine Lahti Kris Perry
- Matt Bomer Jeff Zarrillo
- Yeardley Smith Nancy F. Cott
- Matthew Morrison Paul Katami
- Jansen Panettiere Elliot Perry
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson Ilan Meyer
- James Pickens Jr. Gary Segura
- Dustin Lance Black Themselves
- Bridger Zadina Spencer Perry
- Cleve Jones Evan Wolfson
- Rory O'Malley Gregory M. Herek
- Chris Colfer Ryan Kendall
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- David Boies III Themselves
- Ted Olson Themselves
- Vanessa E. Garcia Clerk
- Paul T. Katami Themselves
- Kristin M. Perry Themselves
- Sandra B. Stier Themselves
- Jeffrey J. Zarrillo Themselves
8 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of 8.
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8 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 8, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 8?
8 runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was 8 released?
8 was released on March 3, 2012.
Who directed 8?
8 was directed by Rob Reiner.
More films by Rob Reiner Who is in the cast of 8?
8 stars Martin Sheen as Theodore Olson, Kevin Bacon as Charles J. Cooper and Brad Pitt as Judge Vaughn Walker, among 27 credited actors.
Does 8 have a post-credit scene?
No. 8 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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