A middle-aged Louisiana governor falls in love with a young stripper, which jeopardizes his political career and the radical policies which have made him a controversial figure.
Paul Newman
as Gov. Earl K. Long
Lolita Davidovich
as Blaze Starr
Jerry Hardin
as Thibodeaux
Gailard Sartain
as LaGrange
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Eldon Tuck
Garland Bunting
as Doc Ferriday
Richard Jenkins
as Picayune
Brandon Smith
as Arvin Deeter
Blaze Starr
as Lily
Glynn Rubin
as Crony Wife #2
Jay Chevalier
as Wiley Braden
Robert Wuhl
as Red Snyder
