All the King's Men

All the King's Men

Time brings all things to light.

2006 · 128 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Thriller

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.

Directed by Steven Zaillian · Written by Steven Zaillian

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