Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 09/22/06 Home Video 12/19/06 MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for an intense sequence of violence, sexual content and partial nudity Running Time 2 hour 21 minutes Genre Drama Director Steven Zaillian Writer Steven Zaillian, Robert Penn Warren Cast Sean Penn, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Patricia Clarkson, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Dunn Studio Columbia Pictures |
ALL THE KING'S MEN
SYNOPSIS
Based on Robert Penn Warren's 1946 Pulitzer Prize-
winning novel, All the King's Men tells the story of an
idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana
politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate
downfall. Written for the screen, directed and
produced by Steven Zaillian, who won an Academy
Award® for his adaptation of Schindler's List, All the
King's Men features an all-star cast, including
Oscar® winner Sean Penn (Mystic River, The
Interpreter), Jude Law (Closer), Kate Winslet
(Finding Neverland), James Gandolfini (“The
Sopranos”), Mark Ruffalo (Eternal Sunshine of the
Spotless Mind), Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April)
and Academy Award® winner Anthony Hopkins
(Silence of the Lambs).
All the King's Men is a complex saga of human
nature, power, corruption, idealism, romance and
betrayal. Using politics as a framework to delve into
the more profound dilemmas of human existence —
sin, guilt and redemption — it explores the nature of
corruption in a way that is timely and relevant today.
Warren's acclaimed exploration of morality was
inspired by the career Louisiana governor Huey P.
Long and other political demagogues, and has
profound effect on contemporary literature.
Zaillian's stylized treatment captures the essence of
Warren's novel, infusing it with classic noir
elements.
Based on Robert Penn Warren's 1946 Pulitzer Prize-
winning novel, All the King's Men tells the story of an
idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana
politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate
downfall. Written for the screen, directed and
produced by Steven Zaillian, who won an Academy
Award® for his adaptation of Schindler's List, All the
King's Men features an all-star cast, including
Oscar® winner Sean Penn (Mystic River, The
Interpreter), Jude Law (Closer), Kate Winslet
(Finding Neverland), James Gandolfini (“The
Sopranos”), Mark Ruffalo (Eternal Sunshine of the
Spotless Mind), Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April)
and Academy Award® winner Anthony Hopkins
(Silence of the Lambs).
All the King's Men is a complex saga of human
nature, power, corruption, idealism, romance and
betrayal. Using politics as a framework to delve into
the more profound dilemmas of human existence —
sin, guilt and redemption — it explores the nature of
corruption in a way that is timely and relevant today.
Warren's acclaimed exploration of morality was
inspired by the career Louisiana governor Huey P.
Long and other political demagogues, and has
profound effect on contemporary literature.
Zaillian's stylized treatment captures the essence of
Warren's novel, infusing it with classic noir
elements.
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Columbia Pictures Presents in association with Relativity Media a Phoenix Pictures Production a VIP
3A/VIP 4A Production in association with Rising Star All the King's Men starring Sean Penn, Jude Law,
Kate Winslet, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Clarkson and Anthony Hopkins. The film was
written for the screen and directed by Steven Zaillian based on the book by Robert Penn Warren. The
producers are Mike Medavoy, Arnold W. Messer, Ken Lemberger and Steven Zaillian. The executive
producers are Michael Hausman, David Thwaites, James Carville, Todd Phillips, Andreas Schmid, Andy
Grosch and Ryan Kavanaugh. The director of photography is Pawel Edelman. The production designer is
Patrizia Von Brandenstein. The film editor is Wayne Wahrman, A.C.E. The costume designer is Marit Allen.
The executive music producer is T Bone Burnett. The music is by James Horner. All the King's Men has
been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for An Intense Sequence of Violence,
Sexual Content and Partial Nudity.
-- © Sony Pictures
3A/VIP 4A Production in association with Rising Star All the King's Men starring Sean Penn, Jude Law,
Kate Winslet, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Clarkson and Anthony Hopkins. The film was
written for the screen and directed by Steven Zaillian based on the book by Robert Penn Warren. The
producers are Mike Medavoy, Arnold W. Messer, Ken Lemberger and Steven Zaillian. The executive
producers are Michael Hausman, David Thwaites, James Carville, Todd Phillips, Andreas Schmid, Andy
Grosch and Ryan Kavanaugh. The director of photography is Pawel Edelman. The production designer is
Patrizia Von Brandenstein. The film editor is Wayne Wahrman, A.C.E. The costume designer is Marit Allen.
The executive music producer is T Bone Burnett. The music is by James Horner. All the King's Men has
been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for An Intense Sequence of Violence,
Sexual Content and Partial Nudity.
-- © Sony Pictures