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All the King's Men

Show Type: Movie
Language: English
Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Drama

    Show description

    Based on Robert Penn Warren's 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All The King's Men tells the story of a man's rise to power in Louisiana's world of politics. Willie Stark (Penn) is elected as a governor with the support of the lower social classes. But when Judge Irwin (Anthony Hopkins) supports a group of Stark's enemies pushing for impeachment, Stark plays dirty to bring down the judge and ends up setting up his own ultimate downfall.

    Show Details

    Cast Sean Penn, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Anthony Hopkins, Patricia Clarkson
    Director Steven Zaillian
    Writer Steven Zaillian
    Produced by Ken Lemberger, Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Steven Zaillian
    Music by James Horner
    Release Date 22 September 2006 (USA)
    IMDB Rating 6.0/10
    Also Known As Spiel der Macht, Das (Germany)
    Preceded by A Civil Action (1998)
    Trivia Meryl Streep was originally cast as Sadie Burke, but had to back out due to schedule conflicts.

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