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Madigan (1968)

101 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   March 1968 (Austria)
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Policemen Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, the two NYC detectives are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice... See full summary »

Director:

Don Siegel

Writers:

Howard Rodman (screenplay), Abraham Polonsky (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda and Inger Stevens
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Widmark ...
Henry Fonda ...
Commissioner Anthony X. Russell
Inger Stevens ...
Julia Madigan
Harry Guardino Harry Guardino ...
Det. Rocco Bonaro
James Whitmore ...
Chief Insp. Charles Kane
Susan Clark Susan Clark ...
Tricia Bentley
Michael Dunn Michael Dunn ...
Midget Castiglione
Steve Ihnat Steve Ihnat ...
Barney Benesch
Don Stroud Don Stroud ...
Hughie
Sheree North ...
Jonesy
Warren Stevens ...
Capt. Ben Williams
Raymond St. Jacques Raymond St. Jacques ...
Dr. Taylor
Bert Freed Bert Freed ...
Chief of Detectives Hap Lynch
Harry Bellaver Harry Bellaver ...
Mickey Dunn
Frank Marth Frank Marth ...
Lt. James Price
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Storyline

Policemen Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, the two NYC detectives are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While Bonaro and Madigan follow up on various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers. Written by Ken Miller <wkmiller704@yahoo.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Fugitive | Police Commissioner | Detective | Police | Irish American  | See more »

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A Tense Police Drama... The Story of "Madigan"--Hard Working Cop! See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Austria) See more »

Also Known As:

Nur noch 72 Stunden See more »

Filming Locations:

57th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The Portrait hanging in Commissioner Russell's office is of Theodore Roosevelt, who at one time was New York City Police Commissioner. See more »

Quotes

Commissioner Anthony X. Russell: [after Kane drops his shield on Russell's desk] What am I supposed to do with that?
Chief Insp. Charles Kane: Commissioner, I thought you'd never ask.
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Connections

References Tobruk (1967) See more »