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Brannigan

  • 19751975
  • PGPG
  • 1h 51m
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Brannigan (1975)
Chicago Police Lieutenant Jim Brannigan is sent to the U.K. to escort organized crime boss Ben Larkin back to the U.S., but Larkin's hitmen prepare an ambush for Brannigan.
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Chicago Police Lieutenant Jim Brannigan is sent to the U.K. to escort organized crime boss Ben Larkin back to the U.S., but Larkin's hitmen prepare an ambush for Brannigan.Chicago Police Lieutenant Jim Brannigan is sent to the U.K. to escort organized crime boss Ben Larkin back to the U.S., but Larkin's hitmen prepare an ambush for Brannigan.Chicago Police Lieutenant Jim Brannigan is sent to the U.K. to escort organized crime boss Ben Larkin back to the U.S., but Larkin's hitmen prepare an ambush for Brannigan.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
5.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
17,099
1,674
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    • Director
      • Douglas Hickox
    • Writers
      • Christopher Trumbo(screenplay)
      • Michael Butler(screenplay)
      • William P. McGivern(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • John Wayne
      • Richard Attenborough
      • Judy Geeson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Douglas Hickox
    • Writers
      • Christopher Trumbo(screenplay)
      • Michael Butler(screenplay)
      • William P. McGivern(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • John Wayne
      • Richard Attenborough
      • Judy Geeson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 73User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore

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    John Wayne in Brannigan (1975)
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    Richard Attenborough and John Stride in Brannigan (1975)
    John Wayne, Richard Attenborough, and John Stride in Brannigan (1975)
    John Wayne in Brannigan (1975)
    John Wayne in Brannigan (1975)
    Richard Attenborough in Brannigan (1975)
    John Wayne and Judy Geeson in Brannigan (1975)
    Judy Geeson in Brannigan (1975)
    John Wayne in Brannigan (1975)
    Lesley-Anne Down in Brannigan (1975)
    Judy Geeson and John Stride in Brannigan (1975)

    Top cast

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    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Lt. Brannigan
    Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough
    • Cmdr. Swann
    Judy Geeson
    Judy Geeson
    • Jennifer
    Mel Ferrer
    Mel Ferrer
    • Fields
    John Vernon
    John Vernon
    • Larkin
    Daniel Pilon
    Daniel Pilon
    • Gorman
    John Stride
    John Stride
    • Insp. Traven
    James Booth
    James Booth
    • Charlie-the-Handle
    Arthur Batanides
    Arthur Batanides
    • Angell
    Ralph Meeker
    Ralph Meeker
    • Capt. Moretti
    Barry Dennen
    Barry Dennen
    • Julian
    Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down
    • Luana
    • (as Lesley Anne Down)
    Pauline Delaney
    Pauline Delaney
    • Mrs Cooper
    • (as Pauline Delany)
    Del Henney
    • Drexel
    Brian Glover
    Brian Glover
    • Jimmy-the-Bet
    Stewart Bevan
    Stewart Bevan
    • Alex
    Janette Legge
    Janette Legge
    • Miss Rooke
    Anthony Booth
    Anthony Booth
    • Freddy
    • Director
      • Douglas Hickox
    • Writers
      • Christopher Trumbo(screenplay) (story)
      • Michael Butler(screenplay) (story)
      • William P. McGivern(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The production was difficult for John Wayne, since he was suffering from recently diagnosed heart problems, and had just recovered from a severe bout of pneumonia.
    • Goofs
      New Scotland Yard does not have a view of the Houses of Parliament or County Hall. The view is actually from the top floor of St Thomas's Hospital beside Westminster Bridge.
    • Quotes

      Brannigan: Commander, it's my breakfast time. I'd sure like, uh, two over easy, some bacon crisp, and a short stack.

      Cmdr. Charles Swann: [to the waiter] Right. I think what my guest would like is two eggs lightly fried on either side, a couple rashers of bacon, and a modest portion of pancakes.

      Brannigan: Not too modest on the pancakes.

    • Crazy credits
      Several of the actors who played minor parts are listed by actor's name in the opening titles but are not listed by actor's name and character's name in the closing credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in John Wayne: Behind the Scenes (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Let the Sunshine In
      Music by Galt MacDermot

      Lyrics by Gerome Ragni & James Rado

    User reviews73

    Review
    Top review
    From cowboy to cop once again
    During his final years, John Wayne wanted to shed his western image and so he began portraying some multiple roles most notably as cops in "McQ" and this 1975 United Artists release. He portrays a tough Chicago cop who goes cross country and beyond to pursue a racketeer fugitive. Wayne can actually deliver some fine cop portrayals but he never got another chance after this one to do so. The following year, his next film, a western called "The Shootist" was also his last, therefore putting an end to one of Hollywood's greatest acting careers.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 26, 1975 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Joe Battle
    • Filming locations
      • RAC Club, 89-91 Pall Mall, St James's, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Wellborn
      • Levy-Gardner-Laven
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,771,815
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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