Blaze(1989)
A governor. A stripper. Forced to chose between the office he held and the woman he loved, he chose both.
Blaze Synopsis
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.
Blaze (1989) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ron Shelton, released on December 15, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Paul Newman, Lolita Davidovich, Jerry Hardin and Gailard Sartain. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Ron Shelton
- Writers:
- Ron Shelton, Blaze Starr, Huey Perry
- Producers:
- Gil Friesen, Dale Pollock
- Cinematographer:
- Haskell Wexler
- Composer:
- Bennie Wallace
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures
- Revenue:
- $19,131,000
- Status:
- Released
Blaze Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Newman
as Gov. Earl K. Long
Lolita Davidovich
as Blaze Starr
Jerry Hardin
as Thibodeaux
Gailard Sartain
as LaGrange
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Eldon Tuck
- Garland Bunting
Garland Bunting
as Doc Ferriday
Richard Jenkins
as Picayune
Brandon Smith
as Arvin Deeter
Blaze Starr
as Lily
- Glynn Rubin
Glynn Rubin
as Crony Wife #2
- Jay Chevalier
Jay Chevalier
as Wiley Braden
Robert Wuhl
as Red Snyder
Key crew
Directed by Ron Shelton, written by Ron Shelton, Blaze Starr and Huey Perry, produced by Gil Friesen and Dale Pollock.
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Blaze Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 70 ratings.
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Blaze – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blaze online?
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Blaze (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Blaze?
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The main cast of Blaze (1989) includes Paul Newman, Lolita Davidovich, Jerry Hardin, Gailard Sartain and Jeffrey DeMunn. The film was directed by Ron Shelton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blaze released?
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Blaze was released on December 15, 1989 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Blaze worth watching?
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Blaze (1989) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.