

"Time brings all things to light."
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