All the King’s Men (1949): Cast
All the King’s Men is a 1949 drama directed by Robert Rossen, starring John Ireland as Jack Burden, Broderick Crawford and King Donovan. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Robert Rossen
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is All the King’s Men About?
The premise of All the King’s Men without spoilers.
A modest man with honest intentions climbs the political ladder through corrupt machinations, aided by an earnest reporter, a refined society girl, and an overly clever political flack. His ambition spirals as power and women cloud his judgment, driving a perilous rise and eventual collapse.
All the King’s Men Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- governor
- rise and fall
- political corruption
- politician
- politics
- ambition
- based on novel
- national film registry
- political rally
- scandal
- bribery
- doctor
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- populism
- college football
- reporter
- rags to riches
- 1930s
- assassination
- pulitzer prize source
- political campaign
- suicide
- blackmail
- 1920s
- handshake
- state government
- mother son relationship
- dancer
- dancing
- impeachment
- resignation
- state attorney general
- cigar smoking
- piano
- deception
- hospital
- pride
- mirror
- hotel
- state trooper
- father daughter relationship
- cigarette smoking
- governor's mansion
- stairway
- head injury
- divorce
- school
- backwoods
- wheelchair
- camera
- photographer
All the King’s Men Cast & Characters
John Ireland leads the cast as Jack Burden, with Broderick Crawford as Willie Stark and King Donovan as Reporter (uncredited). Directed by Robert Rossen; 83 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Rossen
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John Ireland as Jack Burden -
Broderick Crawford as Willie Stark -
King Donovan as Reporter (uncredited) -
Ralph Dumke as Tiny Duffy
Also Starring in All the King’s Men
· 79 more- Sam Harris Politician (uncredited)
- Charles Ferguson Newspaper Office Worker (uncredited)
- Joanne Dru Anne Stanton
- Larry Steers Man at Impeachment Hearing (uncredited)
- Harold Miller Speaker of the House (uncredited)
- Mercedes McCambridge Sadie Burke
- Frank O'Connor Party Guest (uncredited)
- Helene Stanley Helene Hale (uncredited)
- Paul Ford Spokesman for Impeachment (uncredited)
- Kenner G. Kemp Legislator (uncredited)
- Walter Burke Sugar Boy
- Donald Kerr Spectator (uncredited)
- Jeffrey Sayre Party Guest (uncredited)
- James Conaty Party Guest (uncredited)
- Charles Sullivan Man Listening to Speech (uncredited)
- Dick Gordon Politician (uncredited)
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- Frank Hagney Stark Strong-Arm Man (uncredited)
- Frank Wilcox Public Relations Man (uncredited)
- Charles Sherlock Politician at Harrison's Headquarters (uncredited)
- William Tannen Man in City Bar (uncredited)
- Wilbur Mack Former Governor Stanton (uncredited)
- Harry Wilson One of Duffy's Goons (uncredited)
- Will Wright Dolph Pillsbury
- Chet Brandenburg Man Listening to Speech (uncredited)
- Pat O’Malley Politician (uncredited)
- Frank McLure Doctor (uncredited)
- Tom Coleman Man Tearing Down Poster (uncredited)
- Wheaton Chambers Senator (uncredited)
- Al Thompson Man in Cheap Bar (uncredited)
- Jack Deery Man at Impeachment Hearing (uncredited)
- Nolan Leary Senator (uncredited)
- Houseley Stevenson Madison, Editor (uncredited)
- Richard Hale Richard Hale (uncredited)
- Raymond Greenleaf Judge Monte Stanton
- Shepperd Strudwick Adam Stanton
- Jimmie Horan Man Listening to Speech (uncredited)
- Paul Maxey Local Chairman (uncredited)
- Stephen Chase Puckett (uncredited)
- Ray Spiker Farmer Listing to Speech (uncredited)
- Robert Karnes Legislator (uncredited)
- Grandon Rhodes Floyd McEvoy
- John 'Skins' Miller Drunk at Football Game (uncredited)
- Louis Mason Minister (uncredited)
- Anne Seymour Mrs. Lucy Stark
- John Derek Tom Stark
- Katherine Warren Mrs. Burden
- Al Wyatt Sr. State Trooper (uncredited)
- Tom Ferrandini Politician (uncredited)
- Walter Merrill Man in City Bar (uncredited)
- Glen Walters Woman Listening to Speech (uncredited)
- Slim Gaut Man Listening to Speech (uncredited)
- Sammy Shack Duffy Associate (uncredited)
- Bert Hanlon Editor (uncredited)
- Marshall Bradford Senator (uncredited)
- Bill Wolfe Farmer (uncredited)
- George Taylor Politician (uncredited)
- Earle S. Dewey Joe Harrison (uncredited)
- Roy Darmour Politician at Harrison's Headquarters (uncredited)
- Richard Bartell State Legislator (uncredited)
- William E. Green Senator (uncredited)
- Judd Holdren Politician (uncredited)
- William Cottrell Reporter (uncredited)
- Phil Tully Football Coach (uncredited)
- Robert Filmer Editor (uncredited)
- Mary Bear File Clerk (uncredited)
- James Linn Politician (uncredited)
- Glen Thompson State Trooper (uncredited)
- Charles Haefeli Man in Cheap Bar (uncredited)
- Edwin Chandler Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Irving Smith Butler (uncredited)
- John Giles Young Boy (uncredited)
- Avery Graves Senator (uncredited)
- Ted French Dance Caller (uncredited)
- William Bruce Commissioner (uncredited)
- George Farmer Bus Man (uncredited)
- H.C. Miller Pa Stark (uncredited)
- Truett Myers Minister at Funeral (uncredited)
- A.C. Tillman Sheriff (uncredited)
- Reba Waterson Receptionist (uncredited)
All the King’s Men Trailers & Videos
The trailer of All the King’s Men.
Cars in All the King’s Men
12 cars on screen, including the 1939 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1937 Ford V8 De Luxe.
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1939 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1937 Ford V8 De Luxe Important role -
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1938 Packard Eight Important role
All the King’s Men Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “El político” and “모두가 왕의 부하들”.
- Also known as
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- El político
- 모두가 왕의 부하들
- 国王的弄臣
- Tutti gli uomini del re
- A Corrupção do Poder
- Les fous du roi
- Der Mann, der herrschen wollte
- A király összes embere
- Όλοι οι Άνθρωποι του Βασιλιά
- Вся королевская рать
- A Grande Ilusão
- Saltanat Hırsı
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- Alle kongens mænd
- Všichni královi muži
- Gubernator
- Уся королівська рать
- 当代奸雄
- 一代奸雄
- Decepción
- Carieră de politician
- Alla kungens män
- オール・ザ・キングスメン
- כל אנשי המלך
- Цялото кралско войнство
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All the King’s Men FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of All the King’s Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is All the King’s Men?
All the King’s Men runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was All the King’s Men released?
All the King’s Men was released on November 8, 1949.
Who directed All the King’s Men?
All the King’s Men was directed by Robert Rossen.
More films by Robert Rossen Who is in the cast of All the King’s Men?
All the King’s Men stars John Ireland as Jack Burden, Broderick Crawford as Willie Stark and King Donovan as Reporter (uncredited), among 83 credited actors.
Does All the King’s Men have a post-credit scene?
No. All the King’s Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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