The Last Hurrah
1958, English. Directed by John Ford.
… something to shout about!
In a changing world where television has become the main source of information, Adam Caulfield, a young sports journalist, witnesses how his uncle, Frank Skeffington, a veteran and honest politician, mayor of a New England town, tries to be reelected while bankers and captains of industry conspire in the shadows to place a weak and manageable candidate in the city hall.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- Spencer TracyMayor Frank Skeffington
- Jeffrey HunterAdam Caulfield
- Dianne FosterMave Caulfield
- Pat O'BrienJohn Gorman
- Basil RathboneNorman Cass Sr.
- Donald CrispThe Cardinal
- James GleasonCuke Gillen
- Edward BrophyDitto Boland
- John CarradineAmos Force
- Willis BoucheyRoger Sugrue
- Basil RuysdaelThe Episcopal Bishop
- Ricardo CortezSam Weinberg
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank S. Nugent
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What The Last Hurrah is based on
The Last Hurrah is based on The Last Hurrah, a 1956 novel by Edwin O'Connor, published by Little, Brown and Company.
Novel · 1956
The Last Hurrah
By Edwin O'Connor
Published by Little, Brown and Company
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Last Hurrah: quick answers
Is The Last Hurrah worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Last Hurrah?
The Last Hurrah runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Last Hurrah have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Last Hurrah. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Last Hurrah parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Last Hurrah is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Last Hurrah on?
The Last Hurrah isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Last Hurrah?
If you liked The Last Hurrah, try Hamilton, All the King's Men, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
Who directed The Last Hurrah?
The Last Hurrah (1958) was directed by John Ford and stars Spencer Tracy, Jeffrey Hunter, Dianne Foster.
What is The Last Hurrah based on?
The Last Hurrah is based on The Last Hurrah, a 1956 novel by Edwin O'Connor, published by Little, Brown and Company.