the west wing (1999)
In Aaron Sorkin's classic political procedural, the senior staff of President Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen) face the daily challenge of helping to run the country from the West Wing of the White House. The series features an ensemble cast that also includes Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Bradley Whitford, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, and John Spencer.
The West Wing
- Cast
- Martin Sheen , Bradley Whitford , Allison Janney
- Release Date
- September 22, 1999
- Seasons
- 7
- Network
- NBC
- Writers
- Aaron Sorkin
- Directors
- Thomas Schlamme
- Showrunner
- Aaron Sorkin
- Story By
- aaron sorkin
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