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The Last Hurrah

NR19581h 57mJohn Ford
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%

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"… something to shout 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.

Drama
Husband Wife RelationshipBased On Novel Or BookElection CampaignIrish-americanBlack HumorPoliticianFamily SecretsClass DifferencesCo-workers RelationshipUncle Nephew Relationship

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What is The Last Hurrah (1958) 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 stars in The Last Hurrah?

The Last Hurrah stars Spencer Tracy (Mayor Frank Skeffington), Jeffrey Hunter (Adam Caulfield), Dianne Foster (Mave Caulfield), Pat O'Brien (John Gorman), Basil Rathbone (Norman Cass Sr.). The film was directed by John Ford.

How long is The Last Hurrah?

The Last Hurrah has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated NR.

Is The Last Hurrah worth watching?

The Last Hurrah holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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