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The Life and Assassination of the Kingfish

  • TV Movie
  • 1977
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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The Life and Assassination of the Kingfish (1977)
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A dramatization of the events leading up to the 1935 assassination of Huey Long, the flamboyant and controversial governor of Louisiana.A dramatization of the events leading up to the 1935 assassination of Huey Long, the flamboyant and controversial governor of Louisiana.A dramatization of the events leading up to the 1935 assassination of Huey Long, the flamboyant and controversial governor of Louisiana.

  • Director
    • Robert L. Collins
  • Writer
    • Robert L. Collins
  • Stars
    • Edward Asner
    • Nicholas Pryor
    • Diane Kagan
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    29
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    • Director
      • Robert L. Collins
    • Writer
      • Robert L. Collins
    • Stars
      • Edward Asner
      • Nicholas Pryor
      • Diane Kagan
    • 4User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Huey P. Long
    Nicholas Pryor
    Nicholas Pryor
    • Manners
    Diane Kagan
    • Rose Long
    Fredric Cook
    Fredric Cook
    • Earl Long
    Dorrie Kavanaugh
    • Alice Grosjean
    Gary Allen
    • J.R.
    Donegan Smith
    • Harley Bozeman
    Stanley J. Reyes
    • Seymour Weiss
    Rod Masterson
    • Murphy Roden
    Steven Ramay
    • Russell Long
    Jake Staples
    • O.K. Allen
    Wilbur Swartz
    • Gerald L.K. Smith
    Tom Alden
    • Dr. Vidrine
    Edward Hoerner
    • Dr. Rives
    Jean Mayre
    • Sister Michael
    Brooks Read
    • Rep. Fruge
    Jerry Leggio
    Jerry Leggio
    • Jack Williamson
    Don Draper
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    • Director
      • Robert L. Collins
    • Writer
      • Robert L. Collins
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      Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Ed Asner/The Kinks (1984)

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    10/10
    Excellent Background and Atmosphere
    Excellent background and great atmosphere. I was extra in this film and noticed the background was authentic. I felt I went on trip even though it was in my own neighborhood. Times sure have changed. Wardrobe was authentic and gave feel to the story. Setting is very important to a story and plot. Acting was excellent and authentic. Also, learned quite a bit of history from it. Life as it really was in the 30s. Every detail noticed. I was in funeral scene at Louisiana State Capitol Rotunda, the scene in parking lot in front of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital right across from Lake from State Capitol, and an "Arkansas Political Rally" with character, female Senator from Arkansas there.
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    • Jun 14, 2004

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    • Release date
      • March 21, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Every Man a King
    • Filming locations
      • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • Tomorrow Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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