The Mighty McGurk
Originally released in 1947. The Mighty McGurk is a drama/comedy film. directed by John Waters. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wallace Beery, Dean Stockwell, and Edward Arnold
Synopsis
A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan boy recently arrived from England to New York's Bowery District.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1947
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wallace Beery
as Roy 'Slag' McGurk
Dean Stockwell
as Nipper
Edward Arnold
as Mike Glenson
Aline MacMahon
as Mamie Steeple
Cameron Mitchell
as Johnny Burden
Dorothy Patrick
as Caroline Glenson
Morris Ankrum
as Fowles
Clinton Sundberg
as Flexter
Tom Kennedy
as Bruiser (uncredited)
Guy Stockwell
as Kid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mighty McGurk about?
A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan boy recently arrived from England to New York's Bowery District.
Who directed The Mighty McGurk?
The Mighty McGurk was directed by John Waters.
How long is The Mighty McGurk?
The Mighty McGurk has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Mighty McGurk released?
The Mighty McGurk was released on January 2, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mighty McGurk?
The main cast of The Mighty McGurk includes Wallace Beery, Dean Stockwell, Edward Arnold, Aline MacMahon, Cameron Mitchell.