McQ
“Wayne on wheels!”
Synopsis
Police Lieutenant Lon McQ investigates the killing of his best friend and uncovers corrupt elements of the police department dealing in confiscated drugs.
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McQ (1974) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-12
Top Cast
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John Wayne
McQ
Eddie Albert
Kosterman
Diana Muldaur
Lois
Colleen Dewhurst
Myra
Clu Gulager
Toms
David Huddleston
Pinky
Julian Christopher
J.C.
Al Lettieri
Santiago
Julie Adams
Elaine
Roger E. Mosley
Rosey
William Bryant
Stan Boyle
Richard Kelton
Radical
Joe Tornatore
LaSalle
Dick Friel
Bob Mahoney
Richard Eastham
Walter Forrester
Fred Waugh
Bodyguard
Larry Buck
Chief Grogan (uncredited)
Leslie Carlson
Radical (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Seattle, Washington
Festival / Special Debut
February 6, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Roman
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- McQ
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Batjac Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Lawrence Roman
Elmer Bernstein
Harry Stradling Jr.
William H. Ziegler
Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy, Michael Wayne, John Wayne
Department Leadership Roster
John Sturges
Director
Lawrence Roman
Writer
Arthur Gardner
Producer
Jules V. Levy
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Walter M. Simonds
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About McQ
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What is McQ about?
Police Lieutenant Lon McQ investigates the killing of his best friend and uncovers corrupt elements of the police department dealing in confiscated drugs.
Who directed McQ?
McQ was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in McQ?
The principal cast of McQ includes John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur, Colleen Dewhurst, Clu Gulager.
When was McQ released and how long is it?
McQ was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for McQ?
The original motion picture soundtrack for McQ was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for McQ?
McQ holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).