description The Campaign Overview
The Campaign is a 2012 comedy film directed by Jay Roach and starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. It depicts two North Carolina men competing for a congressional seat through unconventional advertising strategies. The movie was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in August 2012, receiving mixed critical responses.
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info The Campaign Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2012 |
help The Campaign FAQ
Who stars in The Campaign?
Will Ferrell plays incumbent Congressman Cam Brady, while Zach Galifianakis plays challenger Marty Huggins. The 2012 political comedy also features Jason Sudeikis, Dylan McDermott, and Dan Aykroyd.
Where is The Campaign set?
The story follows two North Carolina candidates competing for a seat in the US House of Representatives. Their campaigns escalate through attack ads, political stunts, and increasingly absurd publicity.
Who directed The Campaign?
Jay Roach directed the film, with a screenplay by Chris Henchy and Shawn Harwell. Warner Bros. released it in the United States on August 10, 2012.
Is The Campaign based on a real congressional race?
No. Cam Brady and Marty Huggins are fictional candidates, although the film satirizes recognizable US campaign tactics and political advertising. Its setting uses North Carolina as a comic version of a competitive congressional district.
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