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All the King's Men

All the King's Men

Time brings all things to light.

20065.82h 5m

Overview

The story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. Based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Robert Penn Warren, loosely based on the story of real-life politician Huey Long.

Directed by Steven Zaillian
Written by Robert Penn Warren, Steven Zaillian
Produced by Steven Zaillian, Ken Lemberger, Mike Medavoy
Box OfficeBudget: $55.0MRevenue: $9.5M

Top Cast

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Willie Stark

Jude Law

Jude Law

Jack Burden

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Judge Irwin

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

Anne Stanton

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo

Adam Stanton

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Sadie Burke

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

Tiny Duffy

Jackie Earle Haley

Jackie Earle Haley

Roderick "Sugar Boy" Ellis

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Mrs. Burden

Talia Balsam

Talia Balsam

Lucy Stark

Themes & Keywords

journalistgovernorcorruptionbased on novel or bookpoliticsblackmailbodyguardmanipulationlouisianascandaltragedymistressaristocrat

About All the King's Men

All the King's Men is a drama, thriller film released in 2006 exploring themes of journalist, governor, corruption, based on novel or book, politics, blackmail. Directed by Steven Zaillian, it stars Sean Penn, Jude Law, Anthony Hopkins. The story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. Based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Robert Penn Warren, loosely based on the story of real-life politician Huey Long.

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