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Madigan

  • 19681968
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3.6K
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Madigan (1968)
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In New York City's Spanish Harlem, detectives Madigan and Bonaro are given 72 hours by their superior to capture a hoodlum wanted for homicide in Brooklyn.In New York City's Spanish Harlem, detectives Madigan and Bonaro are given 72 hours by their superior to capture a hoodlum wanted for homicide in Brooklyn.In New York City's Spanish Harlem, detectives Madigan and Bonaro are given 72 hours by their superior to capture a hoodlum wanted for homicide in Brooklyn.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Don Siegel
  • Writers
    • Howard Rodman(screenplay)
    • Abraham Polonsky(screenplay)
    • Richard Dougherty(novel "The Commissioner")
  • Stars
    • Richard Widmark
    • Henry Fonda
    • Inger Stevens
Top credits
  • Director
    • Don Siegel
  • Writers
    • Howard Rodman(screenplay)
    • Abraham Polonsky(screenplay)
    • Richard Dougherty(novel "The Commissioner")
  • Stars
    • Richard Widmark
    • Henry Fonda
    • Inger Stevens
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 61User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

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    Madigan
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    "Madigan" Henry Fonda 1968 Universal
    Henry Fonda and Richard Widmark in Madigan (1968)
    Richard Widmark in Madigan (1968)
    Richard Widmark, Harry Guardino, and Steve Ihnat in Madigan (1968)
    Richard Widmark and Michael Dunn in Madigan (1968)
    Henry Fonda and James Whitmore in Madigan (1968)
    Richard Widmark in Madigan (1968)
    Henry Fonda and Richard Widmark in Madigan (1968)
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    Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark
    • Det. Daniel Madiganas Det. Daniel Madigan
    Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda
    • Commissioner Anthony X. Russellas Commissioner Anthony X. Russell
    Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens
    • Julia Madiganas Julia Madigan
    Harry Guardino
    Harry Guardino
    • Det. Rocco Bonaroas Det. Rocco Bonaro
    James Whitmore
    James Whitmore
    • Chief Inspector Charles Kaneas Chief Inspector Charles Kane
    Susan Clark
    Susan Clark
    • Tricia Bentleyas Tricia Bentley
    Michael Dunn
    Michael Dunn
    • Midget Castiglioneas Midget Castiglione
    Steve Ihnat
    Steve Ihnat
    • Barney Beneschas Barney Benesch
    Don Stroud
    Don Stroud
    • Hughieas Hughie
    Sheree North
    Sheree North
    • Jonesyas Jonesy
    Warren Stevens
    Warren Stevens
    • Ben Williamsas Ben Williams
    Raymond St. Jacques
    Raymond St. Jacques
    • Dr. Tayloras Dr. Taylor
    Bert Freed
    Bert Freed
    • Chief of Detectives Hap Lynchas Chief of Detectives Hap Lynch
    Harry Bellaver
    Harry Bellaver
    • Mickey Dunnas Mickey Dunn
    Frank Marth
    Frank Marth
    • Lt. James Priceas Lt. James Price
    Lloyd Gough
    Lloyd Gough
    • Ass. Chief Inspector Earl Griffinas Ass. Chief Inspector Earl Griffin
    Virginia Gregg
    Virginia Gregg
    • Esther Newmanas Esther Newman
    Henry Beckman
    Henry Beckman
    • Ptl. Philip Downesas Ptl. Philip Downes
    • Director
      • Don Siegel
    • Writers
      • Howard Rodman(screenplay)
      • Abraham Polonsky(screenplay)
      • Richard Dougherty(novel "The Commissioner")
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    Storyline

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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. 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. —Ken Miller <wkmiller704@yahoo.com>
    manhuntmurder of a police officershooting a police officerfirearmrunning away71 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • "If Detective Madigan kept his eyes on the killer instead of the broad..."
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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.
    • Goofs
      Both detectives draw their service revolvers in the back room of the bar before confronting Benesch. But when they enter the bar, the guns are back in their holsters and they unclip them again.
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in Mask (1985)

    User reviews61

    Review
    Top review
    most realistic gunfight ever
    Madigan is memorable for its final, climactic gunfight. This is the closest the cinematic art will ever come to reality unless someone actually captures a real life up-close-and-nasty gunfight on film. Widmark and Guardino vs. Steve Ihnat in about 4 seconds of absolute mayhem, with tragic results.

    By the way, I saw this film in an Army hospital in 1969, while recovering from being wounded in Vietnam. It was projected on a bedsheet hung in the middle of a ward. The image showed through clearly, so I (and half the audience) watched it from the back side of the sheet; all lefts and rights were reversed!
    helpful•36
    10
    • SquirePM
    • Aug 1, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Madigan: Lisbon Beat
    • Filming locations
      • 107 East 98th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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