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Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786303477152
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6303477151
Label: Turner Home Ent
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: Turner Home Ent
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Turner Home Ent
Release Date: March 19, 2002
Running Time: 97 minutes
Studio: Turner Home Ent
Theatrical Release Date: March 19, 1995
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Editorial Review:
Biopic of the boorish, Depression-era Southern demagogue Huey Long.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Goodman at his best
Goodman was good in "The Babe" but this film was his best.
I remember seeing it on television when it first came out, but its journey to VHS took forever, and we are yet to see the DVD version (why not?)
As he did with Babe Ruth, Goodman immerses himself in the role and you end up thinking you're really looking at Huey Long.
This is a must-see for anyone with a sense of political history.
Rating: - Goodman's Triumph
First, I'm not a big fan of John Goodman. But I really admire his performance here. I'm impressed with the degree to which he immersed himself into the role of the Kingfish! He captured all the mannerisms, traits, and expressions. I've done extensive research and have watched numerous films on Huey P. Long. At points in this film, John Goodman actually becomes Huey Long!!! Maybe I've now become a fan of Goodman! One of the best films on American politics I've seen--I actually prefer it to Crawford's ... Read More
Rating: - Huey Long
This film is the best part John Goodman has ever done. The historical part of Huey Long is one of the most colorful in American history of the era. No one could play this part better than John Goodman. As a history buff, this is one of the best portrayals of one of the most interesting politicians in American history.
Rating:  - Bravura John Goodman performance in a quality production
This film produced for TNT in 1995 would deserve attention if only for John Goodman's bravura performance. He is fascinating to watch here. One seldom sees an screen actor (on large or small screen) get to sink his teeth so completely into a character. Leonard Maltin's review above, however, suggests that Goodman IS the sole reason to watch this film. I'd have to disagree. The direction by noted TV director Thomas Schlamme is solid, and the script by Paul Monash is compelling. The sets, lighting ... Read More
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