Madigan
1968 · Movie · NR · 101 min · ★ 6.2 · 70% critics
After two New York detectives are disarmed by a fugitive, they are given a short deadline to track him down and recover their standing. As the search moves through the city, the police commissioner juggles public pressure, internal problems, and the human cost of the job.
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Details
- Years
- 1968
- Release date
- 1968-03-29
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (88 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy old-school urban crime dramas with a tough, tense mood and a lived-in city backdrop, especially if Charley Varrick or The Offence appeal to you; Not for you if you want fast pacing or a fresh plot.
Pros: gritty New York feel; strong lead performances; brisk police-movie energy | Cons: familiar story beats; uneven side plots; dated pacing
Themes
- new york city
- neglect of one's spouse
- marriage
Cast & crew
Richard Widmark
as Det. Daniel Madigan
Henry Fonda
as Commissioner Anthony X. Russell
Inger Stevens
as Julia Madigan
Harry Guardino
as Det. Rocco Bonaro
James Whitmore
as Chief Inspector Charles Kane
Susan Clark
as Tricia Bentley
Michael Dunn
as Midget Castiglione
Steve Ihnat
as Barney Benesch
Don Stroud
as Hughie
Sheree North
as Jonesy
Directed by Don Siegel