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.
as Willie Stark
as Jack Burden
as Judge Irwin
as Anne Stanton
as Adam Stanton
as Sadie Burke
as Tiny Duffy
as Roderick "Sugar Boy" Ellis
as Mrs. Burden
as Lucy Stark
as Tom Stark
as Willie's Father
as Tennis Boy
as Adam Stanton, Age 11
as Commissioner
as Alex
as Editor
as Slade
as Senator
as Mr. Peyton
as Mrs. Peyton
as Miss DuMonde
as Ice Skater
as Carruthers' Banker
as Savannah Clerk
as Lily Littlepaugh
as Sheriff
as Senate Leader
as Tom Stark at Age 11
as Jack at Age 10
as Anne at Age 9
as Adam at Age 11
as Mr. Burden
as MacMurphy
as Reporter
as Photographer 1
as Photographer 2
as Burlesque Dancer
as Slade's Guitarist
as Snake Oil Salesman
as Priest
as River Power Clerk
as Houseman