Directed by Steven Zaillian
2h 5m
Drama
| Thriller
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
Willie Stark
Jude Law
Jack Burden
Anthony Hopkins
Judge Irwin
Kate Winslet
Anne Stanton
Mark Ruffalo
Adam Stanton
Patricia Clarkson
Sadie Burke
James Gandolfini
Tiny Duffy
Jackie Earle Haley
Roderick "Sugar Boy" Ellis
Kathy Baker
Mrs. Burden
Steven Zaillian
Director
Wayne Wahrman
Editor
Robert Penn Warren
Novel
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Steven Zaillian
Writer
Avy Kaufman
Casting
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Gary Baugh
Art Direction
Tricia Schneider
Set Decoration