Movies - Madigan

	Movies - Madigan

Madigan is a 1968 crime-drama film directed by Don Siegel and starring Richard Widmark and Henry Fonda. The screenplay was written by Abraham Polonsky and Howard Rodman, and based on a novel by Richard Dougherty. It is also the title of a short-lived 1970s NBC television series based upon the film, also starring Richard Widmark.

Plot

The film follows the tired New York police detective Daniel Madigan (Richard Widmark) and his partner, Rocco Bonaro (Harry Guardino). After losing their guns to escaping fugitive Barney Benesch (Steve Ihnat), they are reprimanded by Commissioner Russell (Henry Fonda), and assigned to bring the fugitive to justice on their weekend off. Meanwhile, Russell attends city meetings, fights with the mayor, and counsels the families of fallen officers.

Cast

Richard Widmark as Det. Daniel Madigan
Henry Fonda as Commissioner Anthony X. Russell
Inger Stevens as Julia Madigan
Harry Guardino as Det. Rocco Bonaro
James Whitmore as Chief Insp. Charles Kane
Susan Clark as Tricia Bentley
Michael Dunn as Midget Castiglione
Steve Ihnat as Barney Benesch
Don Stroud as Hughie

Television series

In 1972, Widmark reprised his role for the NBC television series Madigan. The series ran as part of the NBC Mystery Movie series, sharing its timeslot with several other programs. It only lasted a single season.

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