The Last Hurrah

(1958)Directed by John Ford117 minDrama
… something to shout about!

In a changing world where television has become the main source of information, Adam Caulfield, a young sports journalist, witnesses how his uncle, Frank Skeffington, a veteran and honest politician, mayor of a New England town, tries to be reelected while bankers and captains of industry conspire in the shadows to place a weak and manageable candidate in the city hall.

Spencer Tracyas Mayor Frank Skeffington
Jeffrey Hunteras Adam Caulfield
Dianne Fosteras Mave Caulfield
Pat O'Brienas John Gorman
Basil Rathboneas Norman Cass Sr.
Donald Crispas The Cardinal
James Gleasonas Cuke Gillen
Edward Brophyas Ditto Boland
John Carradineas Amos Force
Willis Boucheyas Roger Sugrue
Basil Ruysdaelas The Episcopal Bishop
Ricardo Cortezas Sam Weinberg
Wallace Fordas Charlie Hennessey
Frank McHughas Festus Garvey
Carleton Youngas Winslow
Frank Albertsonas Jack Mangan
Bob Sweeneyas Johnny Degnan
William Leslieas Dan Herlihy
Anna Leeas Gert Minihan
Ken Curtisas Monsignor Killian
Jane Darwellas Delia
O.Z. Whiteheadas Norman Cass Jr.
Arthur Walshas Junior
Charles B. Fitzsimonsas Kevin McCluskey (uncredited)