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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 5017183091522
Format: PAL
Number Of Discs: 1
Theatrical Release Date: December 13, 1989
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Not my very favorite Paul Newman film but shows again what a versitle actor he was. Very entertaining..
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It is rare that I purchase dvds anymore but this is one I had to own. It is a hidden gem for any Paul Newman fan. He does a great job at portraying an old southern Govenor in the twighlight of his years. If you are political junkie as I am you will also love the glimpse at southern politics of a time gone by.
Now, I cannot put down an honest review without mentioning the co-star. The first time I saw this film Ms. Davidovitch simply took my breath away, she plays a beautiful sensual ... Read More
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You will love this movie. It is sweet, about Louisiana politics and the "good ole boy system" of years gone by. It is a love story that will keep you laughing, about the famous Long brothers and although, it is an old movie, Paul Newman really does the part justice on this story, which is based on facts, You will love the part where he says, 'I have to keep my boots on for I get better traction that way". It is a sweet movie and I think you will love this for it gives the viewer an eye of what Louisiana ... Read More
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This film is a fictitious story based on real people. Thus, there is little or no historical accuracy involved. One suspects that Ms. Starr made of her relationship with the Governor rather more than actually existed. As one who lived through the rollicking days of Earl Long, I can attest that he was an incredibly colorful character, but focusing on the Blaze Starr aspect of it is rather like writing a book about Beethoven without mentioning music. Maybe it is, as advertised, Blaze's story (as she remembers ... Read More
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Paul Newman made his best movie as an old man. He plays Governor Earl Long of Louisiana, who had a scandalous affair with stripper Blaze Starr. I remember this being in the news. Lolita Davidovich is Blaze. She makes her way from West Virginia to New Orleans to Baton Rouge. Earl is a liberal, a Democrat who supports Civil Rights. This is comedy, and there are funny scenes. Earl shoots his lawn mower and has sex with his boots on. Robert Wuhl's character is interesting but has a small part. Blaze exits through a ... Read More
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