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5.8The 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.
Released: 2006-09-10125 minDir: Steven ZaillianDrama, ThrillerBudget: $55.0MBox office: $9.5M
Cast
- Sean Penn as Willie Stark
- Jude Law as Jack Burden
- Anthony Hopkins as Judge Irwin
- Kate Winslet as Anne Stanton
- Mark Ruffalo as Adam Stanton
- Patricia Clarkson as Sadie Burke
Themes
- journalist
- governor
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2000s political drama films2006 American films2006 drama films2006 English-language films2006 filmsAdaptations of works by Robert Penn WarrenAlbum articles lacking alt text for coversAmerican political drama filmsColumbia Pictures filmsFilms about electionsFilms about politiciansFilms based on American novels