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.
Stars: Sean Penn, Jude Law, Anthony Hopkins, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Clarkson
Crew: Robert Penn Warren (Novel), Steven Zaillian (Director), Wayne Wahrman (Editor), Tricia Schneider (Set Decoration), Gary Baugh (Art Direction), Marit Allen (Costume Design)
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Relativity Media, Phoenix Pictures, VIP 4 Medienfonds, Rising Star, Columbia Pictures
Runtime: 125 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 10, 2006
IMDb: 5.24
Keywords:journalist, governor, corruption, based on novel or book, politics, blackmail, bodyguard, manipulation, louisiana, scandal, tragedy, mistress, aristocrat
