The Great McGinty
1940, English. Directed by Preston Sturges.
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Told in flashback, Depression-era bum Dan McGinty is recruited by the city's political machine to help with vote fraud. His great aptitude for this brings rapid promotion from "the boss," who finally decides he'd be ideal as a new, nominally "reform" mayor; but this candidacy requires marriage. His in-name-only marriage to honest Catherine proves the beginning of the end for dishonest Dan...
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Preston SturgesDirector
- Brian DonlevyDaniel 'Dan' McGinty
- Muriel AngelusCatharine McGinty
- Akim TamiroffThe Boss
- Allyn JoslynGeorge
- William DemarestSkeeters - The Politician
- Louis Jean HeydtTommy Thompson
- Harry RosenthalLouie - The Boss' Bodyguard
- Arthur HoytMayor Wilfred H. Tillinghast
- Libby TaylorBessy - The Maid
- Thurston HallMr. Maxwell
- Steffi DunaThe Dancing Girl
- Esther HowardMadame Juliette La Jolla
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Preston Sturges
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The Great McGinty: quick answers
Is The Great McGinty worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great McGinty?
The Great McGinty runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Great McGinty have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great McGinty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great McGinty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great McGinty is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Great McGinty on?
The Great McGinty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great McGinty?
If you liked The Great McGinty, try Shadow of the Thin Man, A Night in Casablanca, The Thin Man Goes Home.
Who directed The Great McGinty?
The Great McGinty (1940) was directed by Preston Sturges and stars Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus, Akim Tamiroff.