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All the King's Men (1949)

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Average Rating:7.6/10

Consensus: Broderick Crawford is spellbinding as politician Willie Stark in director Robert Rossen's adaptation of the Robert Penn Warren novel about the corrosive effects of power on the human soul.

Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Broderick Crawford stands out in this fine drama about the rise and fall of a corrupt southern governor who promises his way to power. Crawford portrays Willie Stark, who, once he is elected, finds... Broderick Crawford stands out in this fine drama about the rise and fall of a corrupt southern governor who promises his way to power. Crawford portrays Willie Stark, who, once he is elected, finds that his vanity and power lust prove to be his downfall. The film is based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Robert Penn Warren, which in turn was based largely on the story of Louisiana legend Huey Long. Directed by Robert Rossen (THE HUSTLER), ALL THE KING'S MEN earned seven Academy Award nominations and three wins, for Best Picture, Best Actor--Broderick Crawford--and Best Supporting Actress--Mercedes McCambridge. [More]

Starring: Broderick Crawford, Mercedes McCambridge, John Ireland, John Derek

Starring: Broderick Crawford, Mercedes McCambridge, John Ireland, John Derek, Joanne Dru

Director: Robert Rossen

Director: Robert Rossen
Producer: Robert Rossen
Composer: Louis Gruenberg

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