The Butler File

The film follows the life of (played by Forest Whitaker), an African-American who becomes a White House butler and serves eight U.S. presidents over three decades.

Cecil Gaines is loosely based on , a real-life White House butler. The Butler Movie - TPT The Butler

Oprah Winfrey plays Cecil's wife, Gloria; the production used advanced makeup to age her 36 years to portray the character at age 95. The film follows the life of (played by

The movie features actors portraying various U.S. presidents, including: Robin Williams as Dwight D. Eisenhower John Cusack as Richard Nixon Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan The Butler Movie - TPT Oprah Winfrey plays

This guide provides a comprehensive look at " The Butler ," which most commonly refers to the directed by Lee Daniels, though it also encompasses the real-life history and the professional role itself. 1. Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013 Movie)