
All the King's Men
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.
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1957★ 7.6
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The Parallax View
1974★ 6.8
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2012★ 7.1
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