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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.

"Time brings all things to light."

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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

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