The Last Hurrah
“… something to shout about!”
Synopsis
In a changing world where television has become the main source of information, Adam Caulfield, a young sports journalist, witnesses how his uncle, Frank Skeffington, a veteran and honest politician, mayor of a New England town, tries to be reelected while bankers and captains of industry conspire in the shadows to place a weak and manageable candidate in the city hall.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-28
Top Cast
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Spencer Tracy
Mayor Frank Skeffington
Jeffrey Hunter
Adam Caulfield
Dianne Foster
Mave Caulfield
Pat O'Brien
John Gorman
Basil Rathbone
Norman Cass Sr.
Donald Crisp
The Cardinal
James Gleason
Cuke Gillen
Edward Brophy
Ditto Boland
John Carradine
Amos Force
Willis Bouchey
Roger Sugrue
Basil Ruysdael
The Episcopal Bishop
Ricardo Cortez
Sam Weinberg
Wallace Ford
Charlie Hennessey
Frank McHugh
Festus Garvey
Carleton Young
Winslow
Frank Albertson
Jack Mangan
Bob Sweeney
Johnny Degnan
William Leslie
Dan Herlihy
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank S. Nugent
- Original Title
- The Last Hurrah
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Frank S. Nugent, Edwin O'Connor
Charles Lawton Jr.
Jack Murray
John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Frank S. Nugent
Screenplay
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
John Ford
Producer
Jack Murray
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Hurrah
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What is The Last Hurrah about?
In a changing world where television has become the main source of information, Adam Caulfield, a young sports journalist, witnesses how his uncle, Frank Skeffington, a veteran and honest politician, mayor of a New England town, tries to be reelected while bankers and captains of industry conspire in the shadows to place a weak and manageable candidate in the city hall.
Who directed The Last Hurrah?
The Last Hurrah was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Last Hurrah?
The principal cast of The Last Hurrah includes Spencer Tracy, Jeffrey Hunter, Dianne Foster, Pat O'Brien, Basil Rathbone.
When was The Last Hurrah released and how long is it?
The Last Hurrah was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Is The Last Hurrah based on a book or true story?
The Last Hurrah is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edwin O'Connor".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Hurrah?
The Last Hurrah holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).