All the King's Men (2006) on Netflix
Jack Burden, a reporter in Louisiana, becomes involved with Willie Stark, a small-town lawyer and parish treasurer. A local political figure pushes Stark to campaign for governor.
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Plot summary
In the 50's, in Louisiana, the smart populist, manipulative and wolf hick Willie Stark is elected governor with the support of the lower social classes. He joins a team composed of his bodyguard and friend Sugar Boy; the journalist from an aristocratic family Jack Burden; the lobbyist Tiny Duffy; and his mistress Sadie Burke, to face the opposition of the upper classes. When the influent Judge Irwin supports a group of politicians in their request of impeachment, Stark assigns Jack to find some dirtiness along the life of Irwin, leading to a tragedy in the end.
Cast
- Travis Champagneas Tom Stark (as Travis M. Champagne)
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about All the King's Men (2006)
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The film's central politician is loosely based on the life of Louisiana governor Huey Long, who was in office between 1928 and 1932. Long was elected a U.S. senator and was assassinated in 1935.
