The Mighty McGurk (1947)
A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan boy recently arrived from England to New York's Bowery District.
Director: John Waters
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Adventure, Action
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 2, 1947
Cast
- Wallace Beery - Roy 'Slag' McGurk
- Dean Stockwell - Nipper
- Edward Arnold - Mike Glenson
- Aline MacMahon - Mamie Steeple
- Cameron Mitchell - Johnny Burden
- Dorothy Patrick - Caroline Glenson
- Morris Ankrum - Fowles
- Clinton Sundberg - Flexter
- Tom Kennedy - Bruiser (uncredited)
- Guy Stockwell - Kid
Screenplay
- William R. Lipman (Screenplay)
- Harry Clork (Screenplay)
- Grant Garett (Screenplay)
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories, Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
boxer, fistfight, belt, orphan, guardian, foundling, pawnshop, saloon brawl, salvation army, ex-boxer, the bowery, abandoned child, retired prizefighter
More Films by Director: John Waters
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.
- Who stars in The Mighty McGurk?
- The Mighty McGurk stars Wallace Beery, Dean Stockwell, Edward Arnold, Aline MacMahon, Cameron Mitchell, Dorothy Patrick.
- How long is The Mighty McGurk?
- The Mighty McGurk has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Mighty McGurk?
- The Mighty McGurk is a Drama, Comedy, Adventure, Action film.
- Where was The Mighty McGurk produced?
- The Mighty McGurk was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Mighty McGurk?
- The themes of The Mighty McGurk include: Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories, Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Boxing and Fighting Stories.