The Great McGinty
"It's Two-Fisted FUN! A fightin' fool gives you laughter of a lifetime..!"
Originally released in 1940. The Great McGinty is a comedy film. directed by Preston Sturges. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus, and Akim Tamiroff
Synopsis
Told in flashback, Depression-era bum Dan McGinty is recruited by the city's political machine to help with vote fraud. His great aptitude for this brings rapid promotion from "the boss," who finally decides he'd be ideal as a new, nominally "reform" mayor; but this candidacy requires marriage. His in-name-only marriage to honest Catherine proves the beginning of the end for dishonest Dan...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (74 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brian Donlevy
as Daniel 'Dan' McGinty
Muriel Angelus
as Catharine McGinty
Akim Tamiroff
as The Boss
Allyn Joslyn
as George
William Demarest
as Skeeters - The Politician
Louis Jean Heydt
as Tommy Thompson
Harry Rosenthal
as Louie - The Boss' Bodyguard
Arthur Hoyt
as Mayor Wilfred H. Tillinghast
Libby Taylor
as Bessy - The Maid
Thurston Hall
as Mr. Maxwell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great McGinty about?
Told in flashback, Depression-era bum Dan McGinty is recruited by the city's political machine to help with vote fraud. His great aptitude for this brings rapid promotion from "the boss," who final...
Who directed The Great McGinty?
The Great McGinty was directed by Preston Sturges.
How long is The Great McGinty?
The Great McGinty has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Great McGinty released?
The Great McGinty was released on August 1, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great McGinty?
The main cast of The Great McGinty includes Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus, Akim Tamiroff, Allyn Joslyn, William Demarest.