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Who Plays Reagan in The New Movie? All About the Movie Reagan 2024

Dennis Quaid played Reagan in the new movie scheduled to be released on August 30, 2024. Penelope Ann Miller and Jon Voight also star in the movie.

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Updated Jul 20, 2024

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Who Plays Reagan in The New Movie? All About the Movie Reagan 2024

Who Plays Reagan in The New Movie?

Dennis Quaid stars as Ronald Reagan in the 2024 film "Reagan." Dennis Quaid is an American actor known for his roles in both film and television. He has appeared in movies like "Breaking Away," "The Right Stuff," "The Parent Trap," and "The Day After Tomorrow." Quaid has received a Golden Globe nomination for his role in "Far from Heaven."

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Born in Houston, Texas, he has English, Irish, Scots-Irish, and Cajun ancestry. He studied at the University of Houston and was raised Baptist. Quaid has been married four times and has three children. He is also an advocate for patient safety following a medical incident involving his twins.

(Source: Newsweek)

Reagan

Reagan is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Sean McNamara and written by Howard Klausner and Jonas McCord. It is based on the 2006 book "The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism" by Paul Kengor. Dennis Quaid stars as Ronald Reagan, with Penelope Ann Miller, Robert Davi, Lesley-Anne Down, and Jon Voight in supporting roles. Filming began on September 9, 2020, in locations like Guthrie, Oklahoma. The film is set to be released in the United States on August 30, 2024.

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Who Was Ronald Reagan?

Ronald Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. He was a prominent conservative figure and a member of the Republican Party. Reagan was born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, and raised in northern Illinois.

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He graduated from Eureka College in 1932 and worked as a sports broadcaster before becoming a well-known film actor in California. Reagan served as president of the Screen Actors Guild and worked in television during the 1950s. His speech during the 1964 presidential campaign made him a leading conservative figure. He was elected governor of California in 1966 and president in 1980, defeating Jimmy Carter. Reagan's presidency is known as the Reagan era. He died in 2004 after battling Alzheimer's disease.

Reagan Plot

The film "Reagan" follows Ronald Reagan's life from his childhood to his presidency. The story is narrated by Viktor Ivanov, a former KGB agent. It covers Reagan's early years in Illinois, his career as a Hollywood actor, and his rise in politics, including his time as governor of California and president of the United States. The film highlights his significant contributions and challenges during his presidency. It provides a comprehensive look at Reagan's life and legacy.

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Reagan Cast

Actor/Actress

Role

Dennis Quaid Ronald Reagan
Tommy Ragen Young Ronald Reagan
David Henrie Teenager Ronald Reagan
Penelope Ann Miller Nancy Reagan
Nick Searcy James Baker
C. Thomas Howell Caspar Weinberger
Kevin Dillon Jack L. Warner
Skip Schwink Jimmy Carter
Mena Suvari Jane Wyman
Jon Voight Viktor Ivanov
Trevor Donovan John Barletta
Lesley-Anne Down Margaret Thatcher
Aleksander Krupa Mikhail Gorbachev
Hideo Kimura Yasuhiro Nakasone
Robert Davi Leonid Brezhnev
Scott Stapp Frank Sinatra
Xander Berkeley George Shultz
Moriah Peters Loyce Whiteman
Amanda Righetti Nelle Reagan
Justin Chatwin Jack Reagan
Ryan Whitney Margaret "Mugs" Cleaver
Elya Baskin B.E. Kertchman
Chris Massoglia Pat Boone
Mark Moses William P. Clark Jr.
Dan Lauria Tip O'Neill
Darci Lynne (Role not specified)
Kevin Sorbo (Role not specified)
Lauden Baker John Hinckley Jr. (uncredited)

Reagan Overview

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Details

Film Reagan
Directed by Sean McNamara
Screenplay by Howard Klausner, Jonas McCord
Based on The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism by Paul Kengor
Produced by Mark Joseph
Cinematography Christian Sebaldt
Edited by Clayton Woodhull
Production company MJM Entertainment
Distributed by ShowBiz Direct
Release date August 30, 2024
Country United States
Language English


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