All the King’s Men (1949) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1949 · 109 mins · English

#10,508 15

Directed by

Robert Rossen

Starring

Walter Burke, Paul Ford, Broderick Crawford, Joanne Dru, John Ireland, King Donovan

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.