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White House Down

6.5/10

Rating

131 min

Runtime

2013

Release Year

Roland Emmerich

Director

Cast

Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Richard Jenkins

Quick Synopsis

John Cale, a Capitol Policeman who recently failed to secure a position with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer, decides to take his young daughter on a tour of the White House to keep her spirits up. During their visit, a heavily armed paramilitary group launches an attack and takes control of the White House. As the government faces a crisis and time becomes critical, Cale must use his skills to protect the president, ensure his daughter's safety, and prevent the country from descending into chaos.

Detailed Synopsis of White House Down

Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.

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