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.
Production
Relativity Media · Phoenix Pictures · Rising Star Productions · Columbia Pictures · VIP Medienfonds 4
Cast & Characters
Sean Penn
Willie Stark
Jude Law
Jack Burden
Anthony Hopkins
Judge Irwin
Kate Winslet
Anne Stanton
Mark Ruffalo
Adam Stanton
Patricia Clarkson
Sadie Burke
James Gandolfini
Tiny Duffy
Jackie Earle Haley
Roderick "Sugar Boy" Ellis
Kathy Baker
Mrs. Burden
Talia Balsam
Lucy Stark
Travis Champagne
Tom Stark
Frederic Forrest
Willie's Father
Directors & Crew
Steven Zaillian
Director
Steven Zaillian
Writer
Ken Lemberger
Producer
Steven Zaillian
Producer
Mike Medavoy
Producer
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