All the King's Men

(1949)Directed by Robert Rossen109 minDrama
He Might Have Been A Pretty Good Guy . . . If Too Much Power . . . And Women . . . Hadn't Gone To his Head !

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.

John Irelandas Jack Burden
Broderick Crawfordas Willie Stark
Joanne Druas Anne Stanton
John Derekas Tom Stark
Mercedes McCambridgeas Sadie Burke
Shepperd Strudwickas Adam Stanton
Ralph Dumkeas Tiny Duffy
Anne Seymouras Mrs. Lucy Stark
Katherine Warrenas Mrs. Burden
Raymond Greenleafas Judge Monte Stanton
Walter Burkeas Sugar Boy
Will Wrightas Dolph Pillsbury
Grandon Rhodesas Floyd McEvoy
Marshall Bradfordas Senator (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburgas Man Listening to Speech (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambersas Senator (uncredited)
Stephen Chaseas Puckett (uncredited)
TCTom Colemanas Man Tearing Down Poster (uncredited)
JCJames Conatyas Party Guest (uncredited)
RDRoy Darmouras Politician at Harrison's Headquarters (uncredited)
Earle S. Deweyas Joe Harrison (uncredited)
King Donovanas Reporter (uncredited)
RFRobert Filmeras Editor (uncredited)
Paul Fordas Spokesman for Impeachment (uncredited)