Dirty Dingus Magee
"Sinatra plays cowboys and indians for adults!"
Originally released in 1970. Dirty Dingus Magee is a comedy/western film. directed by Burt Kennedy.
Starring Frank Sinatra, George Kennedy, and Anne Jackson
Synopsis
Ass-breaker Dingus Magee is looking for a gold train when he comes upon old acquaintance Hoke Birdsill on stage to San Francisco, and robs him of his money. Hoke goes to the nearby town of Yerkey's Hole, where Belle Knops is both mayor and bordello-mistress. She appoints Hoke Town Sheriff and tries to get him to stir up the Indians so the soldiers at the nearby fort (the main customers) won't go to Little Big Horn. Dingus tries to stir up more trouble and get involved with the pale, baby-talking Indian, Anna. The film is a send-up of the oft-repeated phrase "the Code of the West" and exaggerates it and what it stands for into the ridiculousness that it is.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frank Sinatra
as Dingus Billy Magee
George Kennedy
as Herkimer 'Hoke' Birdsill
Anne Jackson
as Belle Nops
Lois Nettleton
as Prudence Frost
Jack Elam
as John Wesley Hardin
Michele Carey
as Anna Hot Water
John Dehner
as Brig. Gen. George
Henry Jones
as Rev. Green
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Charles Stuart
Paul Fix
as Crazy Blanket
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dirty Dingus Magee about?
Ass-breaker Dingus Magee is looking for a gold train when he comes upon old acquaintance Hoke Birdsill on stage to San Francisco, and robs him of his money. Hoke goes to the nearby town of Yerkey's...
Who directed Dirty Dingus Magee?
Dirty Dingus Magee was directed by Burt Kennedy.
How long is Dirty Dingus Magee?
Dirty Dingus Magee has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Dirty Dingus Magee released?
Dirty Dingus Magee was released on November 18, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dirty Dingus Magee?
The main cast of Dirty Dingus Magee includes Frank Sinatra, George Kennedy, Anne Jackson, Lois Nettleton, Jack Elam.