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1961 · 109 min Drama
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

A popular but naive country singer is elected governor of a southern state and, once in office, decides to dismantle the corrupt political machine that got him elected. Director Daniel Mann's 1961 political drama stars Susan Hayward, Dean Martin, Wilfred Hyde-White, Martin Balsam, Ralph Meeker, Connie Sawyer, William Walker, Ray Teal, Larry Gates and Kathryn Card.

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Year 1961
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Daniel Mann
Runtime 109 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (16 votes)

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Daniel Mann constructs a sharp political drama that relies on the compelling clash between a naive idealist and a cynical political machine. The film explores the high cost of integrity within a system built on compromise, using strong performances to drive its narrative.

What lingers after the final reel is a sobering reflection on the personal toll of fighting corruption from within. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Daniel Mann

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Best viewed as a thoughtful evening drama to absorb its political tensions.

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