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 as Willie Stark
Jude Law as Jack Burden
Anthony Hopkins as Judge Irwin
Kate Winslet as Anne Stanton
Mark Ruffalo as Adam Stanton
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