O Ataque (2013 ) "White House Down" (original title) 137 min - Action | Drama | Thriller - 1 November 2013 (Brazil) While on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a Capitol policeman springs into action to save his child and protect the president from a heavily armed group of paramilitary invaders. Director: Roland Emmerich Writer: James Vanderbilt (screenplay) Stars: Channing Tatum , Jamie Foxx , Maggie Gyllenhaal | See full cast and crew Cast Channing Tatum ... John Cale Jason Clarke ... Stenz Jamie Foxx ... President James Sawyer Maggie Gyllenhaal ... Secret Service Agent Richard Jenkins ... Speaker of the House James Woods ... Secret Service Agent Walker Jimmi Simpson ... Skip Tyler Storyline Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of 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. Written by Columbia Pictures Genres: Action | Drama | Thriller Country: USA Language: English Release Date: 1 November 2013 (Brazil) Also Known As: O Ataque Filming Locations: Washington, District of Columbia, USA Company Credits Production Co: Mythology Entertainment (II), Centropolis Entertainment, Iron Horse Entertainment (II) Technical Specs Runtime: 137 min Sound Mix: Dolby Digital Color: Color .