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The Last Hurrah is a 1958 American political satire film adaptation of the 1956 novel The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor. It was directed by John Ford and stars Spencer Tracy as a veteran mayor preparing for yet another election campaign.
Spencer Tracy stars as Frank Skeffington, an Irish-American political boss running for re-election as mayor of a U.S. town. The film is based on a novel by Edwin O'Connor and features a cast of Ford regulars and newcomers.
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- Drama
- John Ford
- 1958-11
The Last Hurrah is a 1956 novel written by Edwin O'Connor. It is considered the most popular of O’Connor's works, partly because of a 1958 movie adaptation starring Spencer Tracy. The novel was immediately a bestseller in the United States for 20 weeks, [2] and was also on lists for bestseller of that year. [3]
- Edwin O'Connor
- 1956
YouTube Movies & TV. 180M subscribers. Subscribed. 40. In THE LAST HURRAH, John Ford explores the quintessential Irish-American rogue: the big city politician. Widely believed to be based on...
A veteran politician, Frank Skeffington, fights to stay in power against a corrupt establishment in a New England town. The film is based on a novel by Edwin O'Connor and directed by John Ford.
Based on the novel by Edwin O'Connor, this political drama focuses on Frank Skeffington (Spencer Tracy), an aging mayor who is embarking on his final campaign for reelection. Aided by his nephew ...
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The Last Hurrah (1958) - Turner Classic Movies. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A political boss faces changing times as he runs for re-election. Cast & Crew. Read More. John Ford. Director. Spencer Tracy. Frank Skeffington. Jeffrey Hunter. Adam Caulfield. Dianne Foster.
