An adaptation of the Beau Willimon play "Farragut North," the film is set during the Iowa primary of a presidential race and follows a young press spokesman who falls prey to backroom politics, the treacherous manipulations of veteran operatives and the seduction of a young intern.
Clooney plays Governor Morris, a candidate running in the presidential primary race for the Democratic Party ticket. Ryan Gosling plays his press spokesman.
'The Ides of March' is set for release on October 7th for the States, 28th October for Ireland and the UK.
