The rise and fall of a politician who rides a wave of populist fervour, only to fall prey to the corruption that he pledged to fight. Stars Broderick Crawford, Mercedes McCambridge., This Best Picture is based on Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the rise and fall of a Southern politician who starts out as an honest corruption fighter only to degenerate into a ruthless, unethical demagogue. Broderick Crawford won a Best Actor Oscar as the office holder and Mercedes McCambridge got the nod as Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of his shrewd secretary. Remade in 2006 with Sean Penn as the venal politico., Idealistic politician Willie Stark starts out with a dream to improve the lives of others, but becomes just like those he used to oppose., Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a ruthless politician., Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Robert Penn Warren, All the King’s Men is a roman à clef inspired by the career of Louisiana governor Huey Long. Broderick Crawford won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Willie Stark, a backwoods Southern lawyer who wins the hearts of his constituents by bucking the corrupt state government. Journalist Jack Burden (John Ireland) is impressed by Willie’s seeming sincerity, and aids Stark on the road to political power. Once he’s reached the governor’s mansion, however, Willie proves himself to be as dishonest and despotic as the crooks whom he’s replaced. He also cheats shamelessly on his wife with both his campaign manager (Mercedes McCambridge, another Oscar winner) and with Anne Stanton (Joanne Dru), the sister of idealistic doctor Adam Stanton (Sheppard Strudwick). Fiercely protective of his power, Willie organizes a fascistic police force and arranges for “accidents” to befall those who oppose him; even so, he retains the love of the voters by lowering the poverty level, improving the school system, and financing building projects. Even when Willie all but orchestrates the suicide of Anne’s uncle, a highly respected judge (Raymond Greenleaf), those closest to him are unable to escape his power and the charismatic hold he has over people. Stockton, CA, stands in for the unnamed state capitol where most of the film’s action occurs. In addition to its Oscars for Crawford and McCambridge, All the King’s Men won the Best Picture prize. Warren’s novel would later be adapted into a stage play, a TV special, and even an opera.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “All the King’s Men ” ?
A: The main cast includes Broderick Crawford,Mercedes McCambridge,John Derek,Joanne Dru,John Ireland,Shepperd Strudwick,Ralph Dumke,Anne Seymour,Katherine Warren,Raymond Greenleaf,Walter Burke,Will Wright,Grandon Rhodes,H.C. Miller,Richard Hale,William Bruce,A.C. Tillman,Houseley Stevenson,Houseley Stevenson, Sr.,Truett Myers,Phil Tully,Helene Stanley,Judd Holdren,King Donovan,Paul Ford,Ted French,Louis Mason,Paul Maxey,John ‘Skins’ Miller,Pat O’Malley,Frank Wilcox,Robert Penn Warren,Clay Campbell,Sturges Carne,Robert Parrish,Robert Rossen,Burnett Guffey,Jean Louis,Al Clark.
Q: When Did the “All the King’s Men” Released?
A: The Movie “All the King’s Men” originally aired on 1949-11-08 and released in the year of 1949.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “All the King’s Men” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “All the King’s Men” ?
A: “All the King’s Men” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
