The read
Every source lands within 6 points of the others. It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
A charismatic peddler from the Bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic66/100
17 audience votes
Key crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
- Luther DavisScreenplay
Cast
- James CagneyHank Martin
- Barbara HaleVerity Wade Martin
- Anne FrancisSunny-Lou "Flamingo" McManamee
- Warner AndersonJules Bolduc
- John McIntireJeb Brown
- Jeanne CagneyJennie Brown
- Lon Chaney Jr.Spurge McManamee
- Frank McHughFrank Rector
- Larry KeatingRobert L. Castleberry IV
- Onslow StevensGuy Polli
- James MillicanSamuel T. Beach
- Mickey SimpsonTim Beck, Blacksmith
Stills
Themes
based on novel or booksouthern usapoliticsbayoupolitical assassinationcorrupt politicianpeddlertraveling salesmanwitness eliminationgubernatorial candidaterun for governorwitness assassination