Somewhat. More sad than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Somewhat. More violent than 68% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Madigan end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Madigan easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Madigan

Name: Madigan
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1968
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda, Inger Stevens, Harry Guardino, James Whitmore

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

Directed by Don Siegel

Produced by Universal Pictures

1968101 min6.2 / 10

A procedural crime thriller about professional redemption and marital neglect, set against the gritty backdrop of 1960s New York City.

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.

Clusters

Working-Class Loyalty and Betrayal American City Movies Weddings and Marriage Marital Infidelity

Genres

Crime Drama Thriller

Keywords

New York City Neglect Of One's Spouse Marriage

Questions people ask

Is Madigan sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Madigan violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Madigan scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does Madigan end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Madigan easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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