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Blaze (1989)
Release Year: 1989
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Blaze - Eine gefährliche Liebe, El escándalo Blaze, Blamázs, Blaze - O Escândalo, Blaze, Amor Proibido, Ilotyttö ja poliitikko, Scandalo Blaze
Director: Ron Shelton
Writer: Blaze Starr, Huey Perry, Ron Shelton
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Touchstone Pictures
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: based on memoir or autobiography, civil rights, governor, louisiana, stripper
Story
This movie tells the story of Earl Long, a middle-aged governor of Louisiana who falls in love with Blaze Starr, a young stripper. Their relationship becomes controversial as Earl's opponents use it to attack his progressive political program, which includes civil rights for blacks in the 1950s. The film follows their relationship and Earl's struggle to maintain control of the state while trying to keep Blaze by his side.
Summary
Blaze is a biographical drama based on the true story of Louisiana governor Earl Long and his controversial relationship with stripper Blaze Starr in the 1950s. The film explores themes of love, politics, and social norms, as it delves into the life of this flamboyant governor who challenges conventional views by advocating for civil rights during a time of great unrest.
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