Welcome to Mooseport Gene Hackman stars as former U.S. President Monroe "The Eagle" Cole. He's retired to the small New England town of Mooseport, ME, in order to write his memoirs and relax. The retirement is put on hold, however, when he's persuaded to run for mayor of the town. Meanwhile, local hardware store owner and plumber Handy Harrison is just the sort of plaid-shirted everyman to run against him. Cole seems a sure win in the race, especially with his loyal personal assistants aiding his every move. The competition gets even more severe when Handy's sweetheart Sally comes between the two men. Cast & Characters Gene Hackman Ray Romano Marcia Gay Harden Maura Tierney Fred Savage ... Monroe Cole ... Handy Harrison ... Grace Sutherland ... Sally ... Bullard Behind the Story There is currently no information available Multimedia Trivia Facts Dustin Hoffman was the original choice for the role of President Monroe Cole. He bowed out several months before filming, leaving Gene Hackman to take over the part. Mooseport is actually Port Perry, Ontario. Ray Romano's brother and dad appear in the bar scene where Romano is laughing at how Sally turned down the president for a kiss. His dad's the bartender and his brother's sitting next to him. Review There is currently no review available Research Official Website courtesy 20th Century Fox Internet Movie Database additional information Ray Romano.com official website on the actor Shopping There are currently no items available