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All the King's Men (2006): Film vs Book
Film · 2006 · Directed by Steven Zaillian · Starring Sean Penn, Jude Law
About the film
A newer film of the political tale, with a star cast and a heavy mood.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookIt changes characters and timing and tells the story in a less direct way than the book.
Read or watch first?
Read the novel for its voice, which is the heart of the story.
What the book gives you
All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren
A rich, voice-driven portrait of ambition and conscience that remains thought-provoking and gripping.
Who will like it: Readers who like political stories about power and the people who serve it.