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This is a biographical drama about Louisiana politician Huey Long, whose nickname was The Kingfish. He served as the 40th governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and as a member of the United States Senate from 1932 until his assassination in 1935.
Feb 10, 2024 · One would think that the colorful career and violent end of Louisiana politician Huey P. Long would have generated many scripts, but there's only two I'm aware of. Here, certain aspects of the man are emphasized, others ignored, and the events shown are selective.
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long: Directed by Thomas Schlamme. With John Goodman, Matt Craven, Anne Heche, Ann Dowd. A look at the life and career of controversial Louisiana governor Huey Long, whose nickname was "The Kingfish."
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Mar 13, 1995 · By Tony Scott. Producers Bob Christiansen, Rick Rosenberg and John Goodman hand Goodman a plum role assembled from facts and fancies by writer Paul Monash, and director Thomas Schlamme turns the...
Mar 18, 1995 · Director. Paul Monash. Writer. A Louisiana governor becomes a controversial political kingpin during the Depression.
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long ★★½ 1995. Charismatic political kingpin of Louisiana, Huey P. Long is brought to vivid life with Goodman's swaggering portrayal. Story is told in flashback, beginning with Long's assassination in 1935.
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The charismatic Louisiana politician (John Goodman) goes from governor in 1928 to U.S. senator assassinated in 1935. Huey Long continues to fascinate filmmakers, both of docus and features....
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