All the King's Men (2006)

Name: All the King's Men
Director: Steven Zaillian
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2006-09-10
Duration: 2 h 5 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Sean Penn, Jude Law, Anthony Hopkins, Kate Winslet

Drama Thriller

Director: Steven Zaillian

Cast: Sean Penn, Jude Law, Anthony Hopkins, Kate Winslet

6.1

Runtime125 min

Rating12A

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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.

Critical Reception & Ratings

The 2006 film adaptation of Robert Penn Warren's novel 'All the King's Men' directed by Steven Zaillian received mixed reviews from critics, with the film holding a 6.1/10 rating on IMDb. While the film received some awards recognition, including a Golden Globe nomination, it did not achieve the same critical acclaim as the original novel.

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Fans of character-driven dramas and political thrillers will find much to appreciate in this 2006 film directed by Steven Zaillian. Led by acclaimed performances from Sean Penn, Jude Law, and Anthony Hopkins, it explores the moral complexities of power and corruption with a visually striking style.

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All the King's Men is a 2006 American political drama film written, directed and produced by Steven Zaillian based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize–winning novel of the same name by Robert Penn Warren. All the King's Men had previously been adapted into a Best Picture Oscar–winning film by writer-director Robert Rossen in 1949. The film narrates the rise to power and demise of the Governor Willie Stark, taking his office in the American South. The fictional character is loosely based on the life of Louisiana governor Huey Long, in office between 1928 through 1932. Elected as a U.S. senator, he was assassinated in 1935. The film co-stars Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Anthony Hopkins, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Clarkson, Jackie Earle Haley and Frederic Forrest in his final film appearance.