Other mistake: When Cecil and Gloria are having their birthday celebration, before they are informed of Charlie's death, Cecil goes to the refrigerator to open a bottle of champagne. We hear the distinct pop of a cork from a bottle of sparkling wine, so we know he chose that bottle, but when he enters the living room a few seconds later, he is holding a glass of non-sparkling wine (no bubbles are visible).
The Butler (2013)
1 other mistake
Directed by: Lee Daniels
Starring: John Cusack, Forest Whitaker, David Oyelowo, Michael Rainey Jr., Lenny Kravitz, David Banner, LaJessie Smith
Factual error: A concrete barrier is shown around the White House in the 1960's. This was not put into place until the 1980's.
Cecil Gaines: You must look through your eyes, see what it is that they want, see what it is that they need, anticipate, bring a smile to the principal's eyes.
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