Overview

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.

Top Cast

Sean Penn

Willie Stark

Jude Law

Jack Burden

Anthony Hopkins

Judge Irwin

Kate Winslet

Anne Stanton

Mark Ruffalo

Adam Stanton

Patricia Clarkson

Sadie Burke

James Gandolfini

Tiny Duffy

Jackie Earle Haley

Roderick "Sugar Boy" Ellis