Movie · action, crime
McQ
1974 · 1h 51m · PG
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What is it about? McQ
Wayne on wheels!
Police Lieutenant Lon McQ investigates the killing of his best friend and uncovers corrupt elements of the police department dealing in confiscated drugs.
Genres: action, crime, drama, mystery, thriller. Themes: corruption, police lieutenant.
Cast and crew McQ
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Creators
- Directed byJohn Sturges
- ScreenplayLawrence Roman
- MusicElmer Bernstein
- CinematographyHarry Stradling Jr.
- EditingWilliam H. Ziegler
Full cast and crew38 cast members, 26 crew
Cast:
- John Wayne · McQ
- Eddie Albert · Kosterman
- Diana Muldaur · Lois
- Colleen Dewhurst · Myra
- Clu Gulager · Toms
- David Huddleston · Pinky
- Julian Christopher · J.C.
- Al Lettieri · Santiago
- Julie Adams · Elaine
- Roger E. Mosley · Rosey
- William Bryant · Stan Boyle
- Richard Kelton · Radical
- Joe Tornatore · LaSalle
- Dick Friel · Bob Mahoney
- Richard Eastham · Walter Forrester
- Fred Waugh · Bodyguard
- Larry Buck · Chief Grogan (uncredited)
- Leslie Carlson · Radical (uncredited)
- Robert Dietrich · 1st Heistman (uncredited)
- Matt Donovick · 2nd Heistman (uncredited)
- Jack Evans · Harry (uncredited)
- June Foray · Disk Jockey (voice) (uncredited)
- Azizi Johari · Hot Dog Girl at Snack Bar (uncredited)
- James Johnson · 1st Patrol Car Officer (uncredited)
- Gary Lynn · 1st Patrol Car Officer (uncredited)
- Arthur Mason · Sal (uncredited)
- Steve McDonald · Police Officer (uncredited)
- Cynthia Mitchell · 2nd Fox (uncredited)
- Steve Moriarty · Hospital Orderly
- Hal Needham · Santiago Henchman (uncredited)
- John Price · Punk Kid (uncredited)
- Eugene Rice · Workman (uncredited)
- Chuck Roberson · Santiago's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- Marvin Rosand · Property Officer (uncredited)
- Kim Sanford · Ginger McQ (uncredited)
- George Selvidge · Commissioner (uncredited)
- Steve Singer · Emergency Doctor (uncredited)
- Glenn R. Wilder · Motorcyclist (uncredited)
Crew:
- Lawrence Roman · Writer
- John Sturges · Director
- Elmer Bernstein · Original Music Composer
- Walter M. Simonds · Production Design
- Michael Wayne · Executive Producer
- Jules V. Levy · Producer
- Arthur Gardner · Producer
- William H. Ziegler · Editor
- Nessa Hyams · Casting
- Harry Stradling Jr. · Director of Photography
- John Wayne · Executive Producer
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Details McQ
- Premiere
- January 4, 1974, United States
- First theatrical release
- February 6, 1974
- Release in the US
- February 6, 1974
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- PG
- Studios
- Batjac Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently asked questions
How long is McQ?
1h 51m (111 minutes).
Who’s in McQ?
John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur, Colleen Dewhurst, Clu Gulager, David Huddleston, Julian Christopher, Al Lettieri, Julie Adams, and Roger E. Mosley. Directed by John Sturges.
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