All the King's Men
~He Might Have Been A Pretty Good Guy . . . If Too Much Power . . . And Women . . . Hadn't Gone To his Head !
Overview
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.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1949-11-16
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 109 min
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