Dirty Dingus Magee
“Sinatra plays cowboys and indians for adults!”
Synopsis
Ass-breaker Dingus Magee is looking for a gold train when he comes upon old acquaintance Hoke Birdsill on stage to San Francisco, and robs him of his money. Hoke goes to the nearby town of Yerkey's Hole, where Belle Knops is both mayor and bordello-mistress. She appoints Hoke Town Sheriff and tries to get him to stir up the Indians so the soldiers at the nearby fort (the main customers) won't go to Little Big Horn. Dingus tries to stir up more trouble and get involved with the pale, baby-talking Indian, Anna. The film is a send-up of the oft-repeated phrase "the Code of the West" and exaggerates it and what it stands for into the ridiculousness that it is.
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Dirty Dingus McGee.mp4
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-29
Top Cast
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Frank Sinatra
Dingus Billy Magee
George Kennedy
Herkimer 'Hoke' Birdsill
Anne Jackson
Belle Nops
Lois Nettleton
Prudence Frost
Jack Elam
John Wesley Hardin
Michele Carey
Anna Hot Water
John Dehner
Brig. Gen. George
Henry Jones
Rev. Green
Harry Carey Jr.
Charles Stuart
Paul Fix
Crazy Blanket
Marya Thomas
China Poppy
Terry Wilson
Sergeant
Willis Bouchey
Ira Teasdale
Tom Fadden
Trooper
Mina Martinez
Belle's girl
Sheila Foster
Belle's girl
Irene Kelly
Belle's girl
Diane Sayer
Belle's girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Waldman, David Markson, Joseph Heller, Frank Waldman
- Original Score
- Jeff Alexander
- Original Title
- Dirty Dingus Magee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Kennedy
Tom Waldman, David Markson, Joseph Heller, Frank Waldman
Jeff Alexander
Harry Stradling Jr.
William B. Gulick
Burt Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Kennedy
Director
Tom Waldman
Writer
Burt Kennedy
Producer
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Joseph Heller
Writer
Frank Waldman
Writer
William B. Gulick
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Dirty Dingus Magee about?
Ass-breaker Dingus Magee is looking for a gold train when he comes upon old acquaintance Hoke Birdsill on stage to San Francisco, and robs him of his money. Hoke goes to the nearby town of Yerkey's Hole, where Belle Knops is both mayor and bordello-mistress. She appoints Hoke Town Sheriff and tries to get him to stir up the Indians so the soldiers at the nearby fort (the main customers) won't go to Little Big Horn. Dingus tries to stir up more trouble and get involved with the pale, baby-talking Indian, Anna. The film is a send-up of the oft-repeated phrase "the Code of the West" and exaggerates it and what it stands for into the ridiculousness that it is.
Who directed Dirty Dingus Magee?
Dirty Dingus Magee was directed by Burt Kennedy.
Who stars in Dirty Dingus Magee?
The principal cast of Dirty Dingus Magee includes Frank Sinatra, George Kennedy, Anne Jackson, Lois Nettleton, Jack Elam.
When was Dirty Dingus Magee released and how long is it?
Dirty Dingus Magee was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Dirty Dingus Magee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dirty Dingus Magee was composed by Jeff Alexander.
Is Dirty Dingus Magee based on a book or true story?
Dirty Dingus Magee is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Markson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dirty Dingus Magee?
Dirty Dingus Magee holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).