Welcome to the sister article to Comedy Clicks! Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best comedy films that the world of cinema can offer! Today we will be looking at The Campaign

About the Film

Summary of Plot

An incumbent Representative embroiled in personal scandal faces a no-holds-barred challenge from a naive newcomer funded by two unscrupulous billionaire lobbyist brothers.– iMDB

Year Of Release

2012

Running Time

1 Hour 25 Minutes

Director

Jay Roach

Tagline

May the best loser win.

Opening Weekend US & Canada

$26,588,460

Trailer

Starring

Will Ferrel – Cam Brady
Zach Galifianakis – Marty Huggins
Jason Sudeikis – Mitch
Dylan McDermott – Tim Wattley

Song From the OST

Trivia

• Note the size of Cam Brady’s (Will Ferrell’s) U.S. Flag lapel pin. As he begins to flounder in the polls, the flag grows until it is at least four to five times larger than the original.
• The exterior shot of the Motch Mansion is the same used as Wayne Manor in the television series Batman (1966).
• Zach Galifianakis has an uncle who was a Representative in North Carolina, the location of the film.
• Marty is shown drinking a can of Cheerwine, a soda made in North Carolina, and available only in the Southeastern United States.
• The film’s original title was “Dog Fight”.

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