
"Time brings all things to light."
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.
Director
Steven Zaillian
Budget
$55,000,000
Revenue
$9,450,897
Status
Released

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