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Blaze is a 1989 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Ron Shelton. Based on the 1974 memoir, Blaze Starr: My Life as Told to Huey Perry, by Blaze Starr and Huey Perry, the film stars Paul Newman as Earl Long and Lolita Davidovich as Blaze Starr. Starr makes a cameo appearance as well.
Dec 13, 1989 · Blaze: Directed by Ron Shelton. With Paul Newman, Lolita Davidovich, Jerry Hardin, Gailard Sartain. 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.
- (4.2K)
- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Ron Shelton
- 1989-12-13
Paul Newman plays Earl K. Long, the governor of Louisiana who falls in love with Blaze Starr, a stripper and former hillbilly girl. The film is based on Starr's autobiography and shows their public and private relationship in the 1950s.
Aug 1, 2019 · 1989 Blaze Category: Biography, Drama Production: Touchstone Pictures Director: Ron Shelton Cast: Paul Newman ... Earl Long Lolita Davidovich ... Blaze Starr Jerry Hardin ... Thibodeaux...
- 2 min
- 13.9K
- Klokline Cinema
This bawdy comedy is loosely based on the real-life relationship between Earl Long (Paul Newman), the governor of Louisiana, and burlesque performer Blaze Starr (Lolita Davidovich).
- (12)
- Ron Shelton
- R
- Paul Newman
A fiery, eccentric governor falls in love with an innocent stripper. 618 IMDb 6.0 1 h 57 min 1989. X-Ray R. Comedy · Drama · Passionate · Quirky. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $4.59. Buy. HD $12.99.
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Blaze. Academy Award®-winner Paul Newman 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 (sensational Lolita Davidovich), an innocent New Orleans stripper with a heart of gold.