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All the King's Men (2006) -- 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.
All the King's Men (2006) -- Clip: The truth is always sufficient
All the King's Men (2006) -- Interview: James Gandolfini "On the Experience"
All the King's Men (2006) -- 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.
All the King's Men (2006) -- 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.

Overview

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Director:
Steven Zaillian
Writers (WGA):
Steven Zaillian (screenplay)
Robert Penn Warren (novel)
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Release Date:
22 September 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
Time brings all things to light. more
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
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Historically Inaccurate, but it's not a historical movie. It is very entertaining. more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Das Spiel der Macht (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for an intense sequence of violence, sexual content and partial nudity.
Runtime:
128 min
Country:
Germany | USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

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Trivia:
On Ebert & Roeper, it was ranked as #1 on Worst Movies of 2006. more
Goofs:
Continuity: At the end of the movie when Adam and Stark fall on the Great Seal, Stark is clearly in the center of the seal and Adam on the edge with his arm and leg crossing the outside border of the seal. As the last shot pulls away they are both fully on the seal and Adam's arm and leg aren't even touching the outside border. more
Quotes:
Adam Stanton: What is my weakness?
Jack Burden: You can't look at something that's broke without having to fix it.
Adam Stanton: Why is that a weakness? WHY IS THAT A WEAKNESS?
Jack Burden: It makes you do things you don't wanna do.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Worst of 2006" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Smokestack Lightnin' more

FAQ

What was re-shot, and how much footage was cut out?
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45 out of 60 people found the following comment useful:-
Historically Inaccurate, but it's not a historical movie. It is very entertaining., 24 September 2006
9/10
Author: nall-junk from United States

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.

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