The Last Hurrah (1958)

The Last Hurrah (1958)

… something to shout about! 1958-12-31 United States of America 117 Min. PG-13
7.143 56 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Spencer Tracy is Mayor Frank Skeffington
Mayor Frank Skeffington
Jeffrey Hunter is Adam Caulfield
Adam Caulfield
Dianne Foster is Mave Caulfield
Mave Caulfield
Pat O’Brien is John Gorman
John Gorman
Basil Rathbone is Norman Cass Sr.
Norman Cass Sr.
Donald Crisp is The Cardinal
The Cardinal
James Gleason is Cuke Gillen
Cuke Gillen
Edward Brophy is Ditto Boland
Ditto Boland
John Carradine is Amos Force
Amos Force
Willis Bouchey is Roger Sugrue
Roger Sugrue
Basil Ruysdael is The Episcopal Bishop
The Episcopal Bishop
Ricardo Cortez is Sam Weinberg
Sam Weinberg