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All the King's Men (VHS, 1998) 
All the King's Men (VHS, 1998)

 
All the King's Men (VHS, 1998)

Leading Role: Broderick Crawford
Director: Robert Rossen
Rating: Not Rated
Release Date: Feb 1998
Format: VHS
UPC: 043396605886
Product ID: EPID3052389
Description: Broderick Crawford stands out in this fine drama about the rise and fall of a corrupt southern governor who promises his way to power. Crawford portrays Willie Stark, who, once he is elected, finds that his vanity and power lust prove to...
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Movie Description
Broderick Crawford stands out in this fine drama about the rise and fall of a corrupt southern governor who promises his way to power. Crawford portrays Willie Stark, who, once he is elected, finds that his vanity and power lust prove to be his downfall. The film is based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Robert Penn Warren, which in turn was based largely on the story of Louisiana legend Huey Long. Directed by Robert Rossen (THE HUSTLER), ALL THE KING'S MEN earned seven Academy Award nominations and three wins, for Best Picture, Best Actor--Broderick Crawford--and Best Supporting Actress--Mercedes McCambridge.

Broderick Crawford stands out in this fine drama about the rise and fall of a corrupt southern governor who promises his way to power. Crawford portrays Willie Stark, who, once he is elected, finds that his vanity and power lust prove to be his downfall. The film is based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Robert Penn Warren, which in turn was based largely on the story of Louisiana legend Huey Long. Directed by Robert Rossen (THE HUSTLER.) Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Director, Best Screenplay. Academy Awards: 3, including Best Picture, Best Actor--Broderick Crawford, Best Supporting Actress--Mercedes McCambridge.

Credits
Writer:Robert Rossen
Producer:Robert Rossen
Cast:Joanne Dru, John Ireland

Details
Sound:HiFi Sound

Notes
The Columbia TriStar special edition video #80683 is part of a limited edition Academy Awards sell through package that comes with a free copy of "Oscar's Greatest Moments," a classic collection of some of the most memorable moments from Oscar telecasts.

Robert Penn Warren's novel "All the Kings Men" won the Pulitzer Prize.

Editorial Reviews
"...Rossen's political satire hasn't dated in the slightest..."
Sight and Sound - Geoffrey Macnab (09/01/2002)

"Mr. Crawford remains a stunning thunderer in his speeches..."
New York Times - Dave Kehr (09/05/2006)

Awards
1949Academy AwardsBest ActorBroderick Crawford, 1949Academy AwardsBest Picture, 1949Academy AwardsBest Supporting ActressMercedes McCambridge

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