Drama / Film-Noir
USA,
1949, 109 min
Directed by:
Robert RossenScreenplay:
Robert RossenCinematography:
Burnett GuffeyCast:
Broderick Crawford, John Ireland, Mercedes McCambridge, Joanne Dru, John Derek, Shepperd Strudwick, Ralph Dumke, Anne Seymour, Raymond Greenleaf, Paul Ford (more)VOD (1)
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A Huey Long-type political figure creates a following for himself among the "common" voters after being rejected by the organized party system. The film takes the point of view of a journalist who helps the politician make it to the big time by winning the governorship. But the power of high office eventually corrupts him and turns him into a controversial figure in the eyes of his onetime supporters. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1950 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1950 - Broderick Crawford (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1950 - Mercedes McCambridge (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1950 - Robert Rossen (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1950 - John Ireland (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1950 - Robert Rossen (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1950 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
Golden Globes
- 1950 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1950 - Robert Rossen (Best Director)
- 1950 - Broderick Crawford (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1950 - Mercedes McCambridge (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1950 - George Duning (Best Original Score)
- 1950 - Burnett Guffey (Best Cinematography - B/W)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1949 - Best Film
- 1949 - Broderick Crawford (Best Actor)
- 1949 - Mercedes McCambridge (Best Actress)
Venice Film Festival
- 1950 - Robert Rossen (Golden Lion for Best Film)