Brannigan
“Big Jim Brannigan takes on London - Chicago Style !”
Synopsis
A hard-nosed Chicago cop is sent to London to bring back an American mobster being held for extradition. Brannigan in his Irish-American way brings American law to the people of Scotland Yard but has to contend with a stuffy old London first.
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Top Cast
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John Wayne
Lt. Jim Brannigan
Richard Attenborough
Cmdr. Charles Swann
Judy Geeson
DS Jennifer Thatcher
Mel Ferrer
Mel Fields
John Vernon
Ben Larkin
Ralph Meeker
Capt. Moretti
Barry Dennen
Julian
Lesley-Anne Down
Luana
Del Henney
Drexel
James Booth
Charlie-the-Handle
Brian Glover
Jimmy-the-Bet
John Stride
Insp. Traven
Daniel Pilon
Gorman
Arthur Batanides
Angell
Pauline Delaney
Mrs Cooper
Stewart Bevan
Alex
Don Henderson
Geef
Anthony Booth
Freddy
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Hickox
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Trumbo, Michael Butler, William P. McGivern, William W. Norton
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- Brannigan
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.8M
- Production Studios
- Levy-Gardner-Laven, Wellborn
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Hickox
Christopher Trumbo, Michael Butler, William P. McGivern, William W. Norton
Dominic Frontiere
Gerry Fisher
Malcolm Cooke
Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy, Michael Wayne
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Hickox
Director
Christopher Trumbo
Screenplay
Michael Butler
Screenplay
William P. McGivern
Screenplay
William W. Norton
Screenplay
Arthur Gardner
Producer
Jules V. Levy
Producer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
Emma Porteous
Costume Design
Peter Brayham
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brannigan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brannigan about?
A hard-nosed Chicago cop is sent to London to bring back an American mobster being held for extradition. Brannigan in his Irish-American way brings American law to the people of Scotland Yard but has to contend with a stuffy old London first.
Who directed Brannigan?
Brannigan was directed by Douglas Hickox.
Who stars in Brannigan?
The principal cast of Brannigan includes John Wayne, Richard Attenborough, Judy Geeson, Mel Ferrer, John Vernon.
When was Brannigan released and how long is it?
Brannigan was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did Brannigan make at the box office?
Brannigan grossed $4.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Brannigan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brannigan was composed by Dominic Frontiere.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brannigan?
Brannigan holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).