Who wouldn't want George Clooney for President? Clooney and Ryan Gosling are on the campaign trail to the presidency in THE IDES OF MARCH. In this clip from the political thriller directed by Clooney, Ryan Gosling is the press secretary trying to convince Clooney's politician character to introduce a bill making it mandatory for every 18 year-old to enlist in the military in exchange for an all-expense paid trip through college.
George Clooney directs himself in THE IDES OF MARCH and an all-star cast with Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright, and Evan Rachel Wood. Ryan Gosling is an idealistic staffer to Governor Mike Morris (Clooney) who becomes involved in dirty politics during the frantic last days of the Ohio presidential primary that threatens his bosses chance at the presidency.
Leonardo DiCaprio executive produces along with George Clooney. THE IDES OF MARCH is based on Beau Willimon's play "Farragut North.
THE IDES OF MARCH is in movie theatres October 7, 2011.
