Movie Info

Louisiana governor Earl Long (Paul Newman) is known for his grandiose behavior and his fondness for strip clubs. Unabashed about his habits, Long wind...(read more...) s up falling in love with much younger stripper Blaze Starr (Lolita Davidovich) -- which comes as a surprise to no one. As their relationship progresses, Earl's political rivals use the growing romance to attack his character, putting Earl in a difficult position.

Director: Ron Shelton

MPAA: R

Running Time: 117 min.

Release Date: Dec 13, 1989

Cast: Brandon Smith (I), Eloy Casados, Gailard Sartain, Garland Bunting, Jay Chevalier, Jeffrey DeMunn, Jerry Hardin, Lolita Davidovich, Michael Brockman, Paul Newman, Richard Jenkins, Robert Wuhl