Blaze(1989)
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.
Movie: Blaze
Top 10 Billed Cast
Gov. Earl K. Long
Blaze Starr
Thibodeaux
LaGrange
Eldon Tuck
Picayune
Arvin Deeter
Lily
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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.
Release Date
1989-12-15
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A governor. A stripper. Forced to chose between the office he held and the woman he loved, he chose both.
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