State of the Union

State of the Union

A man (Spencer Tracy) runs for president with his estranged wife (Katharine Hepburn) by his side.

State of the Union

Description

Comedy drama2h 4m1948

Aircraft tycoon Grant Matthews (Spencer Tracy) is goaded into running for president by his politically ambitious longtime girlfriend, newspaper publisher Kay Thorndyke (Angela Lansbury). At the suggestion of unscrupulous campaign manager Spike McManus (Van Johnson), Matthews reunites with his long-estranged wife, Mary (Katharine Hepburn), for the sake of appearances. But when the idealistic Mary learns of Kay's behind-the-scenes role, it throws the entire campaign into turmoil.

DirectorFrank Capra

Moods

  • Witty
  • Engaging