Coogan's Bluff
“The man with no fear... takes on a killer with no pity... in a city with no heart.”
Synopsis
Coogan, an Arizona deputy sheriff goes to New York to pick up a prisoner. While escorting the prisoner to the airport, he escapes and Coogan heads into the city to recapture him.
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Clint Eastwood
Coogan
Lee J. Cobb
Lt. McElroy
Susan Clark
Julie Roth
Tisha Sterling
Linny Raven
Don Stroud
James Ringerman
Betty Field
Ellen Ringerman
Tom Tully
Sheriff McCrea
Melodie Johnson
Millie
James Edwards
Sgt. Jackson
Rudy Diaz
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David Doyle
Pushie
Louis Zorich
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Meg Myles
Big Red
Marjorie Bennett
Mrs. Fowler
Seymour Cassel
Young Hood
John Coe
Bellboy
Skip Battyn
Omega
Albert Popwell
Wonderful Digby
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.07x
+$1.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard A. Rodman, Dean Riesner, Herman Miller, Clint Eastwood
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Coogan's Bluff
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Malpaso Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Howard A. Rodman, Dean Riesner, Herman Miller, Clint Eastwood
Lalo Schifrin
Robert Surtees, Bud Thackery
Sam E. Waxman
Don Siegel, Richard E. Lyons, Clint Eastwood
Department Leadership Roster
Sam E. Waxman
Editor
Don Siegel
Director
Howard A. Rodman
Screenplay
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Dean Riesner
Screenplay
Don Siegel
Producer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Bud Thackery
Director of Photography
Herman Miller
Screenplay
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Helen Colvig
Costume Design
Clint Eastwood
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coogan's Bluff
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coogan's Bluff about?
Coogan, an Arizona deputy sheriff goes to New York to pick up a prisoner. While escorting the prisoner to the airport, he escapes and Coogan heads into the city to recapture him.
Who directed Coogan's Bluff?
Coogan's Bluff was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in Coogan's Bluff?
The principal cast of Coogan's Bluff includes Clint Eastwood, Lee J. Cobb, Susan Clark, Tisha Sterling, Don Stroud.
When was Coogan's Bluff released and how long is it?
Coogan's Bluff was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Coogan's Bluff?
Coogan's Bluff had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $3.1M at the worldwide box office (2.07 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Coogan's Bluff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coogan's Bluff was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Coogan's Bluff?
Coogan's Bluff holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).