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What role did Broderick Crawford play in "All the King's Men"?

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  • Tom Stark

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Willie Stark, portrayed by Broderick Crawford in "All the King's Men," is a charismatic and ambitious politician who rises from humble beginnings to become governor of his state. Stark's populist rhetoric and ruthless tactics mirror the rise of Huey Long, the real-life Louisiana governor who inspired the novel. Crawford's performance captures Stark's magnetism and his descent into corruption, earning him an Academy Award for Best Actor.
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