Madigan

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

1968 1h 41m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 91

CrimeDramaThriller

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Richard Widmark
Det. Daniel Madigan
Henry Fonda
Commissioner Anthony X. Russell
Inger Stevens
Julia Madigan
Harry Guardino
Det. Rocco Bonaro
James Whitmore
Chief Inspector Charles Kane
Susan Clark
Tricia Bentley
Michael Dunn
Midget Castiglione
Steve Ihnat
Barney Benesch

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Don Siegel
Writers: Howard Rodman, Abraham Polonsky, Don Siegel
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Don Siegel, shot by Russell Metty. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Don Costa. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Milton Shifman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Richard Widmark and Henry Fonda and Inger Stevens carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0063256 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 91 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Don Siegel directs. Russell Metty behind the camera. Don Costa scores. Milton Shifman cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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158 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Don Siegel, shot by Russell Metty. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Don Costa. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Milton Shifman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Richard Widmark and Henry Fonda and Inger Stevens carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: ""If Detective Madigan kept his eyes on the killer instead of the broad..."".
7IMDB entry: tt0063256 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 91 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.