Brannigan (1975): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Brannigan is a 1975 action comedy starring John Wayne, Ralph Meeker and Judy Geeson. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes. Critics gave it 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Brannigan About?
The premise of Brannigan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tough Chicago police officer, Jim Brannigan, is dispatched to London to apprehend a wanted American criminal. After the fugitive escapes, a large-scale chase begins across the city. Brannigan must work alongside a spirited British policewoman, Jennifer, to overcome cultural clashes and track down the suspect, leading to chaotic and humorous situations.
Brannigan Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mailbox
- car
- counterfeiting
- character name as title
- female police officer
- shooting
- policeman
- american cop abroad
- shotgun
- decoy
- walkie talkie
- death
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- tower bridge london
- apartment
- beer
- restaurant
- fish out of water
- big ben london
- repeated line
- assassin
- culture clash
- shot through a window
- gun
- police shootout
- street shootout
- disobeying orders
- tough cop
- action hero
- blood
- violence
- fistfight
- explosion
- drawbridge
- revolver
- fight
- tough guy
- shootout
- gunfight
- one word title
- bath
- house
- bath house
- box
- squad car
- squad
- exploitation
- chasing
- fiance fiancee relationship
- f word
Brannigan Cast
John Wayne leads the cast, with Ralph Meeker and Judy Geeson.
Also Starring in Brannigan
· 5 moreBrannigan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Brannigan 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 47% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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Brannigan Plot Summary
What happens in Brannigan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tough Chicago Police Lieutenant Jim Brannigan, John Wayne, is sent to London to extradite a notorious American mobster, Ben Larkin, Ralph Meeker. Brannigan is tasked with working alongside the local officer, Detective-Sergeant Jennifer Thatcher, Judy Geeson, to help during his stay in the British capital. But before Brannigan can collect his man, Larkin is unexpectedly kidnapped.
Full summary
The whole story of Brannigan, scene by scene
Brannigan Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Brannigan (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
- Clip Clip
How Well Do You Know Brannigan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor stars as Lieutenant Jim Brannigan?
Cars in Brannigan
100 cars on screen, including the 1974 Ford Consul and the 1974 Austin Morris J4.
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1974 Ford Consul Main role -
1974 Austin Morris J4 Important role -
1974 Ford Capri MkII Important role -
1974 Ford Escort 1300E MkI Important role
Brannigan Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Ispettore Brannigan, la morte segue la tua ombra” and “Brannigan - Ein Mann aus Stahl”.
- Also known as
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- Ispettore Brannigan, la morte segue la tua ombra
- Brannigan - Ein Mann aus Stahl
- A Scotland Yard vendége
- Брэнниган
- Brannigan slår til
- A Morte Segue Seus Passos
- 万里擒凶
- برانینگان
- 형사 브래니건
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Brannigan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Brannigan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brannigan?
Brannigan runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Brannigan released?
Brannigan was released on March 26, 1975.
Who is in the cast of Brannigan?
Brannigan stars John Wayne, Ralph Meeker and Judy Geeson, among 9 credited actors.
How is Brannigan rated?
Brannigan has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Brannigan have a post-credit scene?
No. Brannigan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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