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Blaze (1989) A middle-aged Louisiana governor falls in love with a young stripper, which jeopardizes his political career and

Blaze (1989)

A middle-aged Louisiana governor falls in love with a young stripper, which jeopardizes his political career and the radical policies which have made him a controversial figure.

Cast:
Earl Long: Paul Newman
Blaze Starr: Lolita Davidovich
Thibodeaux: Jerry Hardin
LaGrange: Gailard Sartain
Tuck: Jeffrey DeMunn
Doc Ferriday: Garland Bunting
Picayune: Richard Jenkins
Arvin Deeter: Brandon Smith
Wiley Braden: Jay Chevalier
Red Snyder: Robert Wuhl
Bobby: Michael Brockman
Antoine: Eloy Casados
Willie Rainach: James Harper
Tamara Knight: Teresa Gilmore
Delilah Dough: Dianne Brill
Lily: Blaze Starr
Reverend Marquez: Gilbert Lewis
Marquez' Son: Gary Anthony Sturgis
Lora Fleming: Louanne Stephens
Debbie Fleming: Emily Warfield
Younger Brother: Ben Cook
Hospital Director: John P. Fertitta
Dr. Cheeseborough: Harlan Jordan
Town Talk Reporter #1: Rod Masterson
Town Talk Reporter #2: Bill Dunleavy
Jimmie Davis: King Cotton
Secretary of Legislature: Mike Baer
Earls Crony: Harold G. Herthum
Heckling Reporter: Fred Lewis
Magnolia Local: Al Robinson
General Store Owner: Dick Person
Reporter in Store: Brooks Read
Representative Davis: Bill Mesman
Representative Hebert: John A. Barber
Representative Kennon: Patrik Baldauff
Representative Alexander: Carey Rauhman Holliday
Representative Elfin: Robert Earle
Representative Johnson: Thomas Radcliffe Atkins
Asylum Spokesman: Thomas C. Smith-Alden
Donut Shop Man: Donald J. Lee Jr.
Johnnie Mae: Pat Snow
Drunken Officer #1: George Wyatt
Drunken Officer #2: Deano Thornton
Drunken Sailor: David R. Conly
Crony Wife #1: Janet Shea
Crony Wife #2: Glynn Rubin
Motorcycle Trooper: Wendell Raybon
Dufee: Brad Leland
Sailor: Michael Wozniak
Businesman in Show Bar: Kevin Beard
Extra: Calliway Callicott
WDSU-TV Reporter: Gary Cambre
Barfly: Leonard Caples
Press reporter in State Capital: Hoyt Chavers
Stewardess: Ann Dalrymple
Courthouse Attendant: Rusty Gregoire
Photographer: Jerry Leggio
News Reporter: Doc Murdoch
Press Reporter: David Nall
Security Doorman: Dave Petitjean
Men's Club Patron: Andrew j Spinks
Reporter: Mason Wood

Written by: Blaze Starr, Huey Perry, Ron Shelton

Director: Ron Shelton

Production: Touchstone Pictures

Release date: 13 Dec 1989

Box Office: $19,131,246
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