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Madigan

Madigan

Madigan

Madigan

"If Detective Madigan kept his eyes on the killer instead of the broad..."

1968•1h 41m•

★6.2(88 ratings)

CrimeDramaThriller

Overview

NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.

Director

Writers

Howard Rodman, Abraham Polonsky

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Main Cast

Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark

Det. Daniel Madigan

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Commissioner Anthony X. Russell

Inger Stevens

Inger Stevens

Julia Madigan

Harry Guardino

Harry Guardino

Det. Rocco Bonaro

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Chief Inspector 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

Sheree North

Jonesy

Warren Stevens

Warren Stevens

Capt. Ben Williams

Raymond St. Jacques

Raymond St. Jacques

Dr. Taylor

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Don Siegel
Assistant Director: Joseph C. Cavalier

Writing

Screenplay: Howard Rodman
Novel: Richard Dougherty
Screenplay: Abraham Polonsky

Production

Producer: Frank P. Rosenberg
Unit Production Manager: Wes Thompson

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Don Costa
Sound: Ronald Pierce
Music Supervisor: Joseph Gershenson
Sound: Waldon O. Watson
Sound: Lyle Cain

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Russell Metty

Editing

Editor: Milton Shifman

Art Direction

Set Decoration: John McCarthy Jr.
Art Direction: Alexander Golitzen
Art Direction: George C. Webb
Set Decoration: John P. Austin

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Supervisor: Sheryl Deauville
Makeup Artist: Bud Westmore
Hairstylist: Larry Germain

Keywords

new york cityneglect of one's spousemarriage

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: ""If Detective Madigan kept his eyes on the killer instead of the broad...""

#2

The runtime is 101 minutes (1h 41m).

#3

The film was directed by Don Siegel.

#4

The screenplay was written by Howard Rodman and Abraham Polonsky.

#5

The score was composed by Don Costa.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Russell Metty.

#7

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 56 credited actors.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0063256.

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Rating

6.2/10

Average

88 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Madigan

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

NR

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures