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Blaze (1989)

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Reviews Counted:10

Fresh:8

Rotten:2

Average Rating:6.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Based on the true story of Louisiana Governor Earl Long's scandalous love affair with stripper Blaze Starr, BLAZE retells the tale of the fiery, eccentric governor who falls for a New Orleans... Based on the true story of Louisiana Governor Earl Long's scandalous love affair with stripper Blaze Starr, BLAZE retells the tale of the fiery, eccentric governor who falls for a New Orleans stripper. Their relationship forces him to choose between the office he's got and the woman he wants. He chooses both! Paul Newman shines as the flamboyant, middle-aged Long in this Oscar-nominated (Best Cinematography--Haskell Wexler) and oftentimes humorous docudrama. [More]

Starring: Paul Newman, Lolita Davidovich, Jerry Hardin, Gailard Sartain

Starring: Paul Newman, Lolita Davidovich, Jerry Hardin, Gailard Sartain, Jeffrey DeMunn, Richard Jenkins, Brandon Smith, Robert Wuhl, Blaze Starr, Bernie Wallace

Director: Ron Shelton, Haskell Wexler

Director: Ron Shelton
Producer: Dale Pollock
Director: Haskell Wexler

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Apr 6, 2004

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  • Academy Award(R)-winner Paul Newman (1986 Best Actor, THE COLOR OF MONEY) scorches the screen in this hilarious, sexy comedy from the creator of BULL DURHAM. Newman stars as a fiery, eccentric governor who falls head over heels in love with the dazzling Blaze Starr (Lolita Davidovich, PLAY IT FOR THE BONE), an innocent New Orleans stripper with a heart of gold. Forced to choose between the office he holds and the woman he loves, he chooses both ... igniting an outrageous scandal full of trouble, tenderness, and sexy high-spirited fun! Critically acclaimed, this sizzling tale delivers the year's most entertaining look at an offbeat love story!
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    The latter-day Paul Newman is at his rascally best here.

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    Supposedly based on fact regarding the relationship of Louisiana's Gov. Earl Long and his stripper girlfriend, this is noted mostly for the offbeat casting of Paul Newman.

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