All the King's Men (2006) (2006)

Name: All the King's Men (2006)
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2006
Duration: 125 min
Cast: Sean Penn, Jude Law, Anthony Hopkins, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo

2h 5m Germany, United States of America

Drama Thriller

Plot

This tale follows the journey of an ambitious idealist as he navigates the treacherous landscape of Louisiana politics, where his dreams of reform are soon tainted by corruption and betrayal. Inspired by the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Robert Penn Warren, the narrative draws parallels to the life of the infamous Huey Long, illustrating how power can corrupt even the most well-intentioned leaders, ultimately leading to their tragic downfall.

Cast

Sean Penn Jude Law Anthony Hopkins Kate Winslet Mark Ruffalo Patricia Clarkson James Gandolfini Jackie Earle Haley Kathy Baker Talia Balsam Travis Champagne Frederic Forrest Connor Fox Montgomery John Glenn Morshower