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
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
Montgomery John
Adam at Age 11
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
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