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The Mighty McGurk

19471h 25mJohn Waters
IMDb 6.3

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A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan boy recently arrived from England to New York's Bowery District.

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BoxerFistfightBeltOrphanGuardianFoundlingPawnshopSaloon BrawlSalvation ArmyEx-boxer

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What is The Mighty McGurk (1947) about?

A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan boy recently arrived from England to New York's Bowery District.

Who stars in The Mighty McGurk?

The Mighty McGurk stars Wallace Beery (Roy 'Slag' McGurk), Dean Stockwell (Nipper), Edward Arnold (Mike Glenson), Aline MacMahon (Mamie Steeple), Cameron Mitchell (Johnny Burden). The film was directed by John Waters.

How long is The Mighty McGurk?

The Mighty McGurk has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1947.

Is The Mighty McGurk worth watching?

The Mighty McGurk holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Drama, Comedy, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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