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The Life and Assassination of the Kingfish

  • TV Movie
  • 19771977
  • 1h 40m
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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.
IMDb RATING
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29
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  • Director
    • Robert L. Collins
  • Writer
    • Robert L. Collins
  • Stars
    • Edward Asner
    • Nicholas Pryor
    • Diane Kagan
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  • Director
    • Robert L. Collins
  • Writer
    • Robert L. Collins
  • Stars
    • Edward Asner
    • Nicholas Pryor
    • Diane Kagan
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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

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    Carl Weiss is innocent.
    I have not seen this movie. Just to let you know. Dr.Carl Austin Weiss was in fact innocent and Huey Long was accidentally killed by one of his bodyguards ( Joe Messina? ). Carl Weiss is in fact not guilty and Huey Long was accidentally shot. I read this book called "Accident and Deception: The Huey Long Shooting" and it proves that Carl Weiss is innocent. And in my opinion history needs to be re-written and tell the full truth and what really happened on Sept.8,1935. This is what really happened:

    Dr.Carl Austin Weiss went to the state capitol to talk to Huey Long of the case of his father-in-law Judge Benjamin Henry Pavy. The first time, Weiss asked to talk to Long and the senator said that he was busy. The second time, Weiss asked again and Long told Weiss that he was really busy right now and told him to relax and he would be back in just a second. The third time, Huey Long was angry and he went to the office of Governor Oscar Allen and shouted at him. When Long turned around Dr.Weiss told Long that he really needed to talk to him and Long pushed Weiss and told the doctor to leave him alone. Weiss frustrated, lost his composure, screamed at Long and punched the senator in the mouth. The bodyguard pulled out their firearms and began shooting Dr.Weiss. Bodyguard, Elliot Coleman hit Weiss to the floor and the bodyguards kept killing Dr.Weiss. One of the bodyguards ( Joe Messina ) pulled out his firearm which hung in the holster and misfired striking Long in the back. Huey was then rushed to a hospital to be operated on, but Huey Long died on Sept.10,1935.

    That is what exactly happened.
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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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