All the King's Men (1949)

Cast

• John Ireland - Jack Burden
• Broderick Crawford - Willie Stark
• Joanne Dru - Anne Stanton
• John Derek - Tom Stark
• Mercedes McCambridge - Sadie Burke
• Shepperd Strudwick - Adam Stanton
• Ralph Dumke - Tiny Duffy
• Anne Seymour - Mrs. Lucy Stark
• Katherine Warren - Mrs. Burden
• Raymond Greenleaf - Judge Monte Stanton

Screenplay

• Robert Rossen (Screenplay)
• Robert Penn Warren (Novel)

Themes

Power and Political Games

Keywords

newspaper, governor, based on novel or book, southern usa, politics, politician, rise and fall, reporter, black and white, political assassination, corrupt politician, hick

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is All the King's Men about?

A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.

Who directed All the King's Men?

All the King's Men was directed by Robert Rossen.

Who stars in All the King's Men?

All the King's Men stars John Ireland, Broderick Crawford, Joanne Dru, John Derek, Mercedes McCambridge, Shepperd Strudwick.

How long is All the King's Men?

All the King's Men has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).

What genre is All the King's Men?

All the King's Men is a Drama film.

Where was All the King's Men produced?

All the King's Men was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of All the King's Men?

The themes of All the King's Men include: Power and Political Games.