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McQ

McQ

Wayne on wheels!

19746.11h 51m

Overview

Police Lieutenant Lon McQ investigates the killing of his best friend and uncovers corrupt elements of the police department dealing in confiscated drugs.

Directed by John Sturges
Written by Lawrence Roman
Produced by Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy
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Top Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

McQ

Eddie Albert

Eddie Albert

Kosterman

Diana Muldaur

Diana Muldaur

Lois

Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

Myra

Clu Gulager

Clu Gulager

Toms

David Huddleston

David Huddleston

Pinky

Julian Christopher

Julian Christopher

J.C.

Al Lettieri

Al Lettieri

Santiago

Julie Adams

Julie Adams

Elaine

Roger E. Mosley

Roger E. Mosley

Rosey

Themes & Keywords

corruptionpolice lieutenant

About McQ

McQ is a action, crime, drama, mystery, thriller film released in 1974 exploring themes of corruption, police lieutenant. Directed by John Sturges, it stars John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur. Police Lieutenant Lon McQ investigates the killing of his best friend and uncovers corrupt elements of the police department dealing in confiscated drugs.

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