All The King's Men 2006 version

[George Bellefontaine]

Watched this over the weekend. This is a political drama somewhat based on the life of US Governor Huey Long. The 2006 version stars Sean Penn as the ruthless Governor Willie Stark. Broderick Crawford played this role in the original 1949 version. There is a good supporting cast that includes Jude Law , Kate Winslet, Anthony Hopkins, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo and Patricia Clarkson. It is a pretty dynamic and potent drama, but due to its political storyline, some may not like it. But I will say this, Sean Penn's performance ( IMHO ) was Oscar material.

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[David Meek]

How does it compare to the original Sir George?

[Nick M]

I liked it. The best scene was when Penn fired off into his first speech at the county fair.

[George Bellefontaine]

How does it compare to the original Sir George?

Pretty much the same storyline ( they were based on the novel by Robert Penn Warren) but with two different directors you are bound to get different approaches to a subject and such is the case here. But both versions are well done, and let's not forget that Broderick Crawford won best actor at the 1949 Oscars for his take on Governor Willie Stark.