About the film: year - 2003 / 1 hour 35 min comedy / The plot of the film "Head of State": In the United States, on the eve of the presidential election, the candidate and running mate from the Democratic Party die in a plane crash. The remaining members of the party understand that they have lost the election, but decide to nominate Mays Gilliam, a jovial fool who was about to be fired, anyway. Mays is very charming — exactly what political strategists were betting on, hoping to improve Democrats' chances in the next election. However, Gilliam himself seems determined to win them at all costs. Head of State is an American comedy film starring Chris Rock. The film became the first directorial work of this actor..