The Inspector General
1949, English. Directed by Henry Koster.
The Kaye way to chaos and corruption.
An illiterate stooge in a traveling medicine show wanders into a strange town and is picked up on a vagrancy charge. The town's corrupt officials mistake him for the inspector general whom they think is traveling in disguise. Fearing he will discover they've been pocketing tax money, they make several bungled attempts to kill him.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Henry KosterDirector
- Danny KayeGeorgi
- Walter SlezakYakov
- Barbara BatesLeza
- Elsa LanchesterMaria
- Gene LockhartThe Mayor
- Alan HaleKovatch
- Walter CatlettColonel Castine
- Rhys WilliamsInspector General
- Benny BakerTelecki (uncredited)
- Leonard BremenLieutenant (uncredited)
- Robert CherryPeasant (uncredited)
- Frank ConlanOId Villager (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Kurnitz, Philip Rapp
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What The Inspector General is based on
The Inspector General is based on The Government Inspector (1836) by Nikolai Gogol.
1836
The Government Inspector
By Nikolai Gogol
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The Inspector General: quick answers
Is The Inspector General worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Inspector General?
The Inspector General runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Inspector General have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Inspector General. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Inspector General parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Inspector General is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Inspector General on?
The Inspector General isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Inspector General?
If you liked The Inspector General, try Doc Hollywood, Seems Like Old Times, Memoirs of an Invisible Man.
Who directed The Inspector General?
The Inspector General (1949) was directed by Henry Koster and stars Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates.
What is The Inspector General based on?
The Inspector General is based on The Government Inspector (1836) by Nikolai Gogol.