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.
Cast
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
Connor Fox
Tennis Boy
Montgomery John
Adam Stanton, Age 11, Adam at Age 11
Glenn Morshower
Commissioner
Kevin Dunn
Alex
Tom McCarthy
Editor
Paul Desmond
Slade
Jay Patterson
Senator
Michael Cavanaugh
Mr. Peyton
Caroline Lagerfelt
Mrs. Peyton
Valerie Stodghill
Miss DuMonde
Nicole Bobek
Ice Skater
Tom Aldredge
Carruthers' Banker
Lenka Peterson
Savannah Clerk
Eileen Ryan
Lily Littlepaugh
Gary Grubbs
Sheriff
Hunt Downer
Senate Leader
T.J. Falterman
Tom Stark at Age 11
Luke Morris
Jack at Age 10
Caroline Renee Christmann
Anne at Age 9
Bruce Heinrich
Mr. Burden
Jordan Rhodes
MacMurphy
Charlie Newell
Reporter
Joe Knezevich
Photographer 1
Marcus Hester
Photographer 2
Leila Bazzani
Burlesque Dancer
Keb' Mo'
Slade's Guitarist
Luis Campos
Snake Oil Salesman
Ralph E. Carroll Jr.
Priest
Benjamin C. Clement
River Power Clerk
Marlon Horton
Houseman
Crew
Steven Zaillian
Director, Writer, Producer
Robert Penn Warren
Novel
Wayne Wahrman
Editor
Paweł Edelman
Director of Photography
David McGiffert
First Assistant Director
Stephen E. Hagen
Second Assistant Director
Jimi Woods
Second Second Assistant Director
Peter Thorell
Additional Second Assistant Director
Andreas Schmid
Executive Producer
Michael Hausman
Executive Producer
Todd Phillips
Executive Producer
David Thwaites
Executive Producer
Andreas Grosch
Executive Producer
James Carville
Executive Producer
Ryan Kavanaugh
Executive Producer
Ken Lemberger
Producer
Mike Medavoy
Producer
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Avy Kaufman
Casting
Michael Adkins
Costume Supervisor
Marcia Patten
Costume Supervisor
Marit Allen
Costume Design
Marie-Ange Ripka
Hairstylist
Michelle Johnson
Hairstylist
Manlio Rocchetti
Makeup Department Head
Linda Melazzo
Makeup Artist
G.A. Aguilar
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
Wylie Griffin
Art Department Coordinator
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Tricia Schneider
Set Decoration
Jane Goldsmith
Script Supervisor
Joey Box
Stunts
John Cenatiempo
Stunt Driver
Jill Brown
Utility Stunts
Flax Glor
Publicist
Gary Baugh
Art Direction
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