

10/09/2006
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.

Sean Penn
as Willie Stark

Jude Law
as Jack Burden

Anthony Hopkins
as Judge Irwin

Kate Winslet
as Anne Stanton

Mark Ruffalo
as Adam Stanton

Patricia Clarkson
as Sadie Burke

James Gandolfini
as Tiny Duffy

Jackie Earle Haley
as Roderick "Sugar Boy" Ellis

Kathy Baker
as Mrs. Burden

Talia Balsam
as Lucy Stark

Travis Champagne
as Tom Stark

Frederic Forrest
as Willie's Father

Connor Fox
as Tennis Boy

Montgomery John
as Adam Stanton, Age 11

Glenn Morshower
as Commissioner

Kevin Dunn
as Alex

Tom McCarthy
as Editor

Paul Desmond
as Slade

Jay Patterson
as Senator

Michael Cavanaugh
as Mr. Peyton

Caroline Lagerfelt
as Mrs. Peyton

Valerie Stodghill
as Miss DuMonde

Nicole Bobek
as Ice Skater

Tom Aldredge
as Carruthers' Banker

Lenka Peterson
as Savannah Clerk

Eileen Ryan
as Lily Littlepaugh

Gary Grubbs
as Sheriff

Hunt Downer
as Senate Leader

T.J. Falterman
as Tom Stark at Age 11

Luke Morris
as Jack at Age 10

Caroline Renee Christmann
as Anne at Age 9

Montgomery John
as Adam at Age 11

Bruce Heinrich
as Mr. Burden

Jordan Rhodes
as MacMurphy

Charlie Newell
as Reporter

Joe Knezevich
as Photographer 1

Marcus Hester
as Photographer 2

Leila Bazzani
as Burlesque Dancer

Keb' Mo'
as Slade's Guitarist

Luis Campos
as Snake Oil Salesman

Ralph E. Carroll Jr.
as Priest

Benjamin C. Clement
as River Power Clerk

Marlon Horton
as Houseman
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