Blaze

– This movie tells the story of the latter years of Earl Long, a flamboyant governor of Louisiana. The..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.90 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours
Release Year:
1989
Blaze
Blaze (1989)

This movie tells the story of the latter years of Earl Long, a flamboyant governor of Louisiana. The aging Earl, an unapologetic habitue of strip joints, falls in love with young stripper Blaze Starr. When Earl and Blaze move in together, Earl's opponents use this to attack his controversial political program, which included civil rights for blacks in the 1950's.

Release Date:

13 Dec 1989

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

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Plot:

This movie tells the story of the latter years of Earl Long, a flamboyant governor of Louisiana. The aging Earl, an unapologetic habitue of strip joints, falls in love with young stripper Blaze Starr. When Earl and Blaze move in together, Earl's opponents use this to attack his controversial political program, which included civil rights for blacks in the 1950's. Can Earl keep Blaze and retain control of the state?

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

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Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
80%
Metacritic:
67%

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