10/09/2006
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.
Sean Penn
as Willie Stark
Jude Law
as Jack Burden
Anthony Hopkins
as Judge Irwin
Kate Winslet
as Anne Stanton
Mark Ruffalo
as Adam Stanton
Patricia Clarkson
as Sadie Burke
James Gandolfini
as Tiny Duffy
Jackie Earle Haley
as Roderick "Sugar Boy" Ellis
Kathy Baker
as Mrs. Burden
Talia Balsam
as Lucy Stark
Travis Champagne
as Tom Stark
Frederic Forrest
as Willie's Father
Connor Fox
as Tennis Boy
Montgomery John
as Adam Stanton, Age 11
Glenn Morshower
as Commissioner
Kevin Dunn
as Alex
Tom McCarthy
as Editor
Paul Desmond
as Slade
Jay Patterson
as Senator
Michael Cavanaugh
as Mr. Peyton
Caroline Lagerfelt
as Mrs. Peyton
Valerie Stodghill
as Miss DuMonde
Nicole Bobek
as Ice Skater
Tom Aldredge
as Carruthers' Banker
Lenka Peterson
as Savannah Clerk
Eileen Ryan
as Lily Littlepaugh
Gary Grubbs
as Sheriff
Hunt Downer
as Senate Leader
T.J. Falterman
as Tom Stark at Age 11
Luke Morris
as Jack at Age 10
Caroline Renee Christmann
as Anne at Age 9
Montgomery John
as Adam at Age 11
Bruce Heinrich
as Mr. Burden
Jordan Rhodes
as MacMurphy
Charlie Newell
as Reporter
Joe Knezevich
as Photographer 1
Marcus Hester
as Photographer 2
Leila Bazzani
as Burlesque Dancer
Keb' Mo'
as Slade's Guitarist
Luis Campos
as Snake Oil Salesman
Ralph E. Carroll Jr.
as Priest
Benjamin C. Clement
as River Power Clerk
Marlon Horton
as Houseman
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