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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008): Ratings & Box Office

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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story is a 2008 biographical documentary directed by Stefan Forbes. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $60,332 worldwide. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
worldwide gross
$60.3K
Metascore
66
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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Stefan Forbes
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story About?

The premise of Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story without spoilers.

This documentary explores the remarkable career of Lee Atwater, tracing his rise from the American South to becoming Chairman of the Republican Party. A brilliant strategist, Atwater played a crucial role in the victories of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, shaping modern American politics. The film examines his influence, highlighting his mentorship of Karl Rove and George W. Bush, and revealing the innovative, often controversial, tactics that defined his approach to campaigns. His impact continues to be felt in the strategies employed by political figures today.

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story Themes & Keywords

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  • musician
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  • dying
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Crew

The Director of Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story

Directed by Stefan Forbes.

Ratings

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Box office

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story Box Office

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story grossed $60,332 worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$60.3K

US & Canada
$60.3K
Videos

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story.

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story - Official Trailer
Cars

Cars in Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story

1 car on screen: the SAAB 9-3 SportCombi.

  • SAAB 9-3 SportCombi in Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story SAAB 9-3 SportCombi Minor role
Details

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “부기 맨 : 더 리 앳워터 스토리” and “布吉男人”.

Also known as
  • 부기 맨 : 더 리 앳워터 스토리
  • 布吉男人

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FAQ

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story?

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story released?

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story was released on September 26, 2008.

Who directed Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story?

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story was directed by Stefan Forbes.

How much did Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story make at the box office?

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story grossed $60,332 worldwide.

How is Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story rated?

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.

Does Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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