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The Last Hurrah is a 1977 American made-for-television political drama film based on the 1956 novel The Last Hurrah, by Edwin O'Connor, and starring Carroll O'Connor. It was directed by Vincent Sherman and originally aired on NBC as a presentation of Hallmark Hall of Fame on November 16, 1977.
Nov 16, 1977 · The Last Hurrah. The longtime head of a powerful political machine is determined to win a fourth election and stay in power, despite challenges to his regime by young, dissatisfied opponents, and his worries that his age and his ill health may have an effect on the election's outcome.
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- Drama
- Vincent Sherman
- 1977-11-16
The longtime head of a powerful political machine is determined to win a fourth election and stay in power, despite challenges to his regime by young, dissatisfied opponents, and his worries that his age and his ill health may have an effect on the election's outcome.
- Vincent Sherman
- 2
Brief Synopsis. Carroll O'Connor wrote and starred in this second screen adaptation of the 1956 best-seller (previously filmed by John Ford in 1958 with Spencer Tracy) about the aging and ailing head of a big-time political machine who schemes to stay in power and win a fourth term. Emmy nominations went to Burgess.
The Last Hurrah. 1977 · 1 hr 42 min. TV-PG. Drama. Despite his failing health, the reigning boss of a New England political machine remains determined to win his campaign for a fourth mayoral term.
- Vincent Sherman
- January 1, 1977
- Carroll O'connor
Vincent Sherman. Synopsis. The longtime head of a powerful political machine is determined to win a fourth election and stay in power, despite challenges to his regime by...
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