Obsada:

• Paul Newman Gov. Earl K. Long
• Lolita Davidovich Blaze Starr
• Jerry Hardin Thibodeaux
• Gailard Sartain LaGrange
• Jeffrey DeMunn Eldon Tuck
• Garland Bunting Doc Ferriday
• Richard Jenkins Picayune
• Brandon Smith Arvin Deeter
• Jay Chevalier Wiley Braden
• Robert Wuhl Red Snyder
• Michael Brockman Bobby
• Eloy Casados Antoine
• James Harper Willie Rainach
• Teresa Gilmore Tamara Knight
• Dianne Brill Delilah Dough
• Blaze Starr Lily
• Gilbert Lewis Rev. Marquez
• Gary Anthony Sturgis Marquez' Son
• Louanne Stephens Lora Fleming
• Emily Warfield Debbie Fleming
• Ben Cook Younger Brother
• John P. Fertitta Hospital Director
• Harlan Jordan Dr. Cheeseborough
• Rod Masterson Town Talk Reporter #1
• Bill Dunleavy Town Talk Reporter #2
• King Cotton Jimmie Davis
• Mike Baer Secretary of Legislature
• Bob Cherry Earls Crony
• Sid Lacey Earls Crony
• Harold G. Herthum Earls Crony
• Fred Lewis Heckling Reporter
• Al Robinson Magnolia Local
• Dick Person General Store Owner
• Brooks Read Reporter in Store
• Bill Mesman Rep. Davis
• John A. Barber Rep. Hebert
• Patrik Baldauff Rep. Kennon
• Carey Rauhman Holliday Rep. Alexander
• Robert Earle Rep. Elfin
• Thomas Radcliffe Atkins Rep. Johnson
• Thomas C. Smith-Alden Asylum Spokesman
• Donald J. Lee Jr. Donut Shop Man
• Pat Snow Johnnie Mae
• George Wyatt Drunken Officer #1
• Deano Thornton Drunken Officer #2
• David R. Conly Drunken Sailor
• Janet Shea Crony Wife #1
• Glynn Rubin Crony Wife #2
• Michael O'Neal Motorcycle Trooper
• Michael Brooks Motorcycle Trooper
• Stanley Hughes Motorcycle Trooper
• Kevin Graham Motorcycle Trooper
• Wendell Raybon Motorcycle Trooper
• Brad Leland Dufee
• Kevin Beard Businesman in Show Bar
• Ann Dalrymple Stewardess
• Jerry Leggio Fotograf
• Dave Petitjean Security Doorman
• Mason Wood Reporter
• Michael Wozniak Sailor