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All the King's Men
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All the King's Men

2006-09-10 · 128 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
Steven Zaillian
Production companies
Relativity Media, Phoenix Pictures, Rising Star Productions, Columbia Pictures, VIP Medienfonds 4
Countries
Germany, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 55,000,000
Revenue
USD 9,450,897

Top Cast

Sean PennSean PennWillie Stark
Jude LawJude LawJack Burden
Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsJudge Irwin
Kate WinsletKate WinsletAnne Stanton
Mark RuffaloMark RuffaloAdam Stanton
Patricia ClarksonPatricia ClarksonSadie Burke
James GandolfiniJames GandolfiniTiny Duffy
Jackie Earle HaleyJackie Earle HaleyRoderick "Sugar Boy" Ellis
Kathy BakerKathy BakerMrs. Burden
Talia BalsamTalia BalsamLucy Stark
Travis ChampagneTom Stark
Frederic ForrestFrederic ForrestWillie's Father
Connor FoxConnor FoxTennis Boy
Montgomery JohnAdam Stanton, Age 11
Glenn MorshowerGlenn MorshowerCommissioner
Kevin DunnKevin DunnAlex
Tom McCarthyTom McCarthyEditor
Paul DesmondSlade
Jay PattersonJay PattersonSenator
Michael CavanaughMichael CavanaughMr. Peyton

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