The Last Hurrah (1977 film)
| The Last Hurrah | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vincent Sherman |
| Produced by |
Franklin R. Levy Mike Wise |
| Written by |
Carroll O'Connor Edwin O'Connor (novel) |
| Starring | Carroll O'Connor |
| Music by | Peter Matz |
| Cinematography | Gerald Perry Finnerman |
| Edited by |
Bernard Balmuth Les Green |
| Distributed by |
Columbia Pictures Television National Broadcasting Company |
Release dates |
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Running time | 105 mins |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Last Hurrah is a 1977 TV film from the Hallmark Hall of Fame, based on the novel The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor. It was directed by Vincent Sherman.
The novel was previously adapted for a 1958 film of the same name, starring Spencer Tracy.
Plot
A big-city mayor, Frank Skeffington, runs a powerful political machine as he seeks a fourth term, but his age, health and unhappy adversaries all stand in his way.
Cast
- Carroll O'Connor as Frank Skeffington
- Patrick O'Neal as Norman Cass
- Dana Andrews as Roger Shanley
- Mariette Hartley as Clare Gardiner
- Jack Carter as Sam Weinberg
- Burgess Meredith as Cardinal Burke
External links
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