The story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. Based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Robert Penn Warren, loosely based on the story of real-life politician Huey Long.
Willie Stark
Jack Burden
Judge Irwin
Anne Stanton
Adam Stanton
Sadie Burke
Tiny Duffy
Roderick "Sugar Boy" Ellis
Mrs. Burden
Lucy Stark
Tom Stark
Willie's Father
Tennis Boy
Adam Stanton, Age 11
Commissioner
Alex
Editor
Slade
Senator
Mr. Peyton
Mrs. Peyton
Miss DuMonde
Ice Skater
Carruthers' Banker
Savannah Clerk
Lily Littlepaugh
Sheriff
Senate Leader
Tom Stark at Age 11
Jack at Age 10
Anne at Age 9
Adam at Age 11
Mr. Burden
MacMurphy
Reporter
Photographer 1
Photographer 2
Burlesque Dancer
Slade's Guitarist
Snake Oil Salesman
Priest
River Power Clerk
Houseman
