All The King’s Men

Year: 1949

Grade: B-

Country: USA

Director: Rossen

Review

follows a down home political candidate who works his way up the political ranks by bending and breaking the rules. he starts as an idealistic and inspiring character and turns into the typical crony. the film proves the adage that absolute power corrupts absolutely. good ensemble acting. there are a few very nice shots. a bit slow about half way through as the film shifts from one storyline to the next, but otherwise engaging.