Magoo's Private War
Synopsis
The near-sighted Mr. McGoo takes his duties as an Air Raid Warden, in the civil-defense, cold-war/iron curtain days of the 1950s, seriously. When he stumbles across the premiere of a new science-fiction movie at a theatre, he thinks his town has just been invaded by outer-space aliens. He takes the on-screen activities as part of the attack and goes through all the civil-defense steps to save the audience.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudy Larriva
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Shaw, Jack Gross Jr., Fred De Gorter
- Original Score
- Dennis Farnon
- Original Title
- Magoo's Private War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudy Larriva
Dick Shaw, Jack Gross Jr., Fred De Gorter
Dennis Farnon
Stephen Bosustow, Pete Burness
Department Leadership Roster
Rudy Larriva
Director
Pete Burness
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magoo's Private War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magoo's Private War about?
The near-sighted Mr. McGoo takes his duties as an Air Raid Warden, in the civil-defense, cold-war/iron curtain days of the 1950s, seriously. When he stumbles across the premiere of a new science-fiction movie at a theatre, he thinks his town has just been invaded by outer-space aliens. He takes the on-screen activities as part of the attack and goes through all the civil-defense steps to save the audience.
Who directed Magoo's Private War?
Magoo's Private War was directed by Rudy Larriva.
Who stars in Magoo's Private War?
The principal cast of Magoo's Private War includes Jim Backus, Daws Butler.
When was Magoo's Private War released and how long is it?
Magoo's Private War was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Magoo's Private War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magoo's Private War was composed by Dennis Farnon.