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Blaze

Blaze

A governor. A stripper. Forced to chose between the office he held and the woman he loved, he chose both.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Blaze
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1989-12-15
  • Runtime: 117 minutes
  • Rating: 6.194/10 (62 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $19,131,000
  • Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0043
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

as Gov. Earl K. Long

Lolita Davidovich

Lolita Davidovich

as Blaze Starr

Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

as Thibodeaux

Gailard Sartain

Gailard Sartain

as LaGrange

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

as Eldon Tuck

Garland Bunting

Garland Bunting

as Doc Ferriday

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

as Picayune

Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith

as Arvin Deeter

Blaze Starr

Blaze Starr

as Lily

Glynn Rubin

Glynn Rubin

as Crony Wife #2

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

governorlouisianacivil rightsstripperbased on memoir or autobiography

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blaze?

Blaze is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1989-12-15.

Who are the main actors in Blaze?

The main cast includes Paul Newman, Lolita Davidovich, Jerry Hardin, Gailard Sartain, Jeffrey DeMunn, .

Where can I watch Blaze online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Blaze is available.

Is Blaze based on a true story?

A governor. A stripper. Forced to chose between the office he held and the woman he loved, he chose both.

What is the IMDb rating of Blaze?

Blaze has an IMDb rating of 6.194/10 based on 62 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Blaze?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $19,131,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Blaze?

The soundtrack was composed by Touchstone Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Blaze filmed?

Blaze was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Blaze?

The total runtime of Blaze is 117 minutes.

Is Blaze suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Blaze?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Blaze.

Does Blaze have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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