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All the King's Men
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All the King's Men

2006 · 125 min Drama Thriller
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Steven Zaillian

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Willie Stark

Jude Law

Jude Law

Jack Burden

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Judge Irwin

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

Anne Stanton

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo

Adam Stanton

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Sadie Burke

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

Tiny Duffy

Jackie Earle Haley

Jackie Earle Haley

Roderick "Sugar Boy" Ellis

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Mrs. Burden

Talia Balsam

Talia Balsam

Lucy Stark

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