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All the King's Men (2006) 6.2
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6.2/10 from 19,066 users
Metascore: 37/100
Reviews: 177 user | 125 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com Based on the Robert Penn Warren novel. The life of populist Southerner Willie Stark, a political creature loosely based on Governor Huey Long of Louisiana. Director:Steven Zaillian |
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| Sean Penn | ... | ||
| Jude Law | ... | ||
| Anthony Hopkins | ... | ||
| Kate Winslet | ... | ||
| Mark Ruffalo | ... | ||
| Patricia Clarkson | ... | ||
| James Gandolfini | ... | ||
| Jackie Earle Haley | ... | ||
| Kathy Baker | ... | ||
| Talia Balsam | ... | ||
| Travis Champagne | ... |
Tom Stark
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| Frederic Forrest | ... |
Willie's Father
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Paul Desmond | ... |
Slade
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| Kevin Dunn | ... |
Alex
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| Thomas McCarthy | ... |
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In the 50's, in Louisiana, the smart populist, manipulative and wolf hick Willie Stark is elected governor with the support of the lower social classes. He joins a team composed of his bodyguard and friend Sugar Boy; the journalist from an aristocratic family Jack Burden; the lobbyist Tiny Duffy; and his mistress Sadie Burke, to face the opposition of the upper classes. When the influent Judge Irwin supports a group of politicians in their request of impeachment, Stark assigns Jack to find some dirtiness along the life of Irwin, leading to a tragedy in the end. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Some people will do anything to gain power. Some will do anything to keep it. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for an intense sequence of violence, sexual content and partial nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 September 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Les fous du roi See more »Box Office
Budget:
$55,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,672,366 (USA) (22 September 2006)Gross:
$7,221,458 (USA) (13 October 2006)Company Credits
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Writer/director Steven Zaillian never saw the original film, and adapted the screenplay solely from Robert Penn Warren's novel. See more »Goofs
The working grandfather clock (pendulum audible) stays fixed at 4:10 PM throughout a five minute scene. See more »Quotes
Willie Stark: Remember, it is not I who have won, but you. Your will is my strength, and your need is my justice, and I shall live in your right and your will. And if any man tries to stop me from fulfilling that right and that will, I'll break him. I'll break him with my bare hands, for I have the strength of many.See more »
Being from Louisiana I really enjoyed this movie. The acting was great and the story was entertaining. As others have stated, the accents are not done well. In fact there are more than a few characters who don't even try to imitate a southern accent, for which I am very grateful. I am quite sick of actors trying to portraying a southerner by speaking as if all the teeth were removed and the brain has been lobotomized. Others have complained about a boring script to which I completely disagree. This is not a fast-paced movie but it keeps the story moving and the dialogue is fresh. The slow periods give you time to pause and let the previous scene sink in, while also giving the viewer the opportunity to absorb the ambiance of the scenes. The people in this movie are portrayed as they really were in the 1940's and 50's. There is no surprise hidden here. Although this movie is based on the book of the same name, neither are factual of Huey Long and his legacy. These stories are loosely based on a person, with a few facts thrown in for recognition, but not for historical purposes. I applaud the entire cast and crew for their great efforts in bringing this movie to fruition. This is what entertainment is all about and it shows a little of the corruption that existed (and some would say still exists) in Louisiana politics of the past.
Go into this movie with an open mind and you will find yourself entertained and pleased with the whole experience.