Sean Penn explodes off the screen in this gripping remake of the 1949 Best Picture Oscar winner. The film chronicles the rise and fall of ruthless Louisiana politician Willie Stark (Penn), who was based on Depression-era demagogue Huey Long. Written and directed by Steve Zaillian, who adapted Robert Penn Warren's 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Political consultant James Carville is one of the executive producers. Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Clarkson, Anthony Hopkins.