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Madigan

Madigan

"If Detective Madigan kept his eyes on the killer instead of the broad..."

19686.21h 41m

Overview

NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.

Directed by Don Siegel
Written by Howard Rodman, Richard Dougherty, Abraham Polonsky
Produced by Frank P. Rosenberg
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Top Cast

Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark

Det. Daniel Madigan

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Commissioner Anthony X. Russell

Inger Stevens

Inger Stevens

Julia Madigan

Harry Guardino

Harry Guardino

Det. Rocco Bonaro

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Chief Inspector Charles Kane

Susan Clark

Susan Clark

Tricia Bentley

Michael Dunn

Michael Dunn

Midget Castiglione

Steve Ihnat

Steve Ihnat

Barney Benesch

Don Stroud

Don Stroud

Hughie

Sheree North

Sheree North

Jonesy

Themes & Keywords

new york cityneglect of one's spousemarriage

About Madigan

Madigan is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1968 exploring themes of new york city, neglect of one's spouse, marriage. Directed by Don Siegel, it stars Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda, Inger Stevens. NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.

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