The Last Hurrah


2h 1977

Brief Synopsis

Carroll O'Connor wrote and starred in this second screen adaptation of the 1956 best-seller (previously filmed by John Ford in 1958 with Spencer Tracy) about the aging and ailing head of a big-time political machine who schemes to stay in power and win a fourth term. Emmy nominations went to Burgess

Film Details

Also Known As
Hallmark Hall of Fame (11/16/77), Last Hurrah
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Political
Release Date
1977
Production Company
NBC Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Carroll O'Connor wrote and starred in this second screen adaptation of the 1956 best-seller (previously filmed by John Ford in 1958 with Spencer Tracy) about the aging and ailing head of a big-time political machine who schemes to stay in power and win a fourth term. Emmy nominations went to Burgess Meredith and Mariette Hartley for supporting actor and actress.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hallmark Hall of Fame (11/16/77), Last Hurrah
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Political
Release Date
1977
Production Company
NBC Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States November 16, 1977

Broadcast as a presentation of the "Hallmark Hall of Fame."