The Mighty McGurk
Synopsis
A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan boy recently arrived from England to New York's Bowery District.
Top Cast
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Wallace Beery
Roy 'Slag' McGurk
Dean Stockwell
Nipper
Edward Arnold
Mike Glenson
Aline MacMahon
Mamie Steeple
Cameron Mitchell
Johnny Burden
Dorothy Patrick
Caroline Glenson
Morris Ankrum
Fowles
Clinton Sundberg
Flexter
Tom Kennedy
Bruiser (uncredited)
Guy Stockwell
Kid
Aubrey Mather
Milbane
Charles Judels
First Brewer
Torben Meyer
Second Brewer
Ruth Brady
Singer (uncredited)
Al Bridge
Toothless Derelict (uncredited)
Joe Devlin
Dog Man (uncredited)
Edward Earle
Martin (uncredited)
Al Ferguson
Heckler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Waters
- Screenplay & Story
- William R. Lipman, Harry Clork, Grant Garett
- Original Title
- The Mighty McGurk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Waters
William R. Lipman, Harry Clork, Grant Garett
Department Leadership Roster
John Waters
Director
William R. Lipman
Screenplay
Harry Clork
Screenplay
Grant Garett
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mighty McGurk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mighty McGurk about?
A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan boy recently arrived from England to New York's Bowery District.
Who directed The Mighty McGurk?
The Mighty McGurk was directed by John Waters.
Who stars in The Mighty McGurk?
The principal cast of The Mighty McGurk includes Wallace Beery, Dean Stockwell, Edward Arnold, Aline MacMahon, Cameron Mitchell.
When was The Mighty McGurk released and how long is it?
The Mighty McGurk was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.