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
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
Blaze Starr
Lily
Robert Wuhl
Red Snyder
Eloy Casados
Antoine
James Harper
Willie Rainach
Dianne Brill
Delilah Dough
Gilbert Lewis
Reverend Marquez
Gary Anthony Sturgis
Marquez's Son
Louanne Stephens
Lora Fleming
Emily Warfield
Debbie Fleming
King Cotton
Jimmie Davis
Donald J. Lee Jr.
Donut Shop Man
Brad Leland
Dufee
Kevin Beard
Businessman in Show Bar (uncredited)