The Inspector General
"The Kaye way to chaos and corruption."
Originally released in 1949. The Inspector General is a comedy/music film. directed by Henry Koster.
Starring Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, and Barbara Bates
Synopsis
An illiterate stooge in a traveling medicine show wanders into a strange town and is picked up on a vagrancy charge. The town's corrupt officials mistake him for the inspector general whom they think is traveling in disguise. Fearing he will discover they've been pocketing tax money, they make several bungled attempts to kill him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (55 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Inspector General about?
An illiterate stooge in a traveling medicine show wanders into a strange town and is picked up on a vagrancy charge. The town's corrupt officials mistake him for the inspector general whom they thi...
Who directed The Inspector General?
The Inspector General was directed by Henry Koster.
How long is The Inspector General?
The Inspector General has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Inspector General released?
The Inspector General was released on December 31, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Inspector General?
The main cast of The Inspector General includes Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates, Elsa Lanchester, Gene Lockhart.