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.
Director
Ron Shelton
Paul Newman
Gov. Earl K. Long
Lolita Davidovich
Blaze Starr
Jerry Hardin
Thibodeaux
Gailard Sartain
LaGrange
Jeffrey DeMunn
Eldon Tuck
Richard Jenkins
Picayune
Brandon Smith
Arvin Deeter
Lily
Robert Wuhl
Red Snyder
Eloy Casados
Antoine
James Harper
Willie Rainach