All the King's Men (1949)

A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after All the King's Men

• The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) — Robert Rossen wrote for both
• Body and Soul (1947) — Robert Rossen directed both
• Kings Row (1942)
• All This, and Heaven Too (1940) — Two steps away in the credits
• Red River (1948) — Joanne Dru and John Ireland appear in both
• Conflict (1945)