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The Last Hurrah (1958): Cast & Where to Watch

The Last Hurrah (1958) movie poster

The Last Hurrah is a 1958 drama directed by John Ford, starring Jeffrey Hunter as Adam Caulfield, Dianne Foster and Spencer Tracy. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

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The Last Hurrah (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
John Ford
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Columbia Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Last Hurrah About?

The premise of The Last Hurrah without spoilers.

In an era when television dominates the flow of information, young sports journalist Adam Caulfield observes his uncle, Frank Skeffington, a seasoned and principled mayor of a New England town, as he seeks reelection. Behind the scenes, powerful bankers and industrial leaders conspire to install a weak, manageable candidate in city hall, threatening the integrity of the race.

The Last Hurrah Themes & Keywords

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  • mayor
  • irish american
  • political machine
  • based on real person
  • based on novel
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • reference to the ku klux klan
  • family relationships
  • newspaper publisher
  • mother son relationship
  • new england
  • political rally
+38 more
  • scene during opening credits
  • urban setting
  • watching tv
  • father daughter relationship
  • father son relationship
  • telephone call
  • hixploitation
  • reference to boston massachusetts
  • mayoral campaign
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  • private club
  • reelection campaign
  • unnamed city
  • first generation immigrant
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  • heart with names carved in wood
  • husband wife estrangement
  • newspaper owner
  • personal grudge
  • newspaper reporter
  • sportswriter
  • reference to petty theft
  • funeral wake
  • racial prejudice
  • catholic bishop
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  • banker
  • lisp
  • fire department commissioner
  • dog barks
  • parade
  • returned goods
  • fruit basket
  • blue blood
  • election defeat
  • heart attack
  • catholic cardinal
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Last Hurrah

Stream it on Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Last Hurrah Cast & Characters

Jeffrey Hunter leads the cast as Adam Caulfield, with Dianne Foster as Mave Caulfield and Spencer Tracy as Mayor Frank Skeffington. Directed by John Ford; 161 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

The Last Hurrah Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Last Hurrah.

Trailer
Cars

Cars in The Last Hurrah

8 cars on screen, including the 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1955 Ford F-100 Panel.

All 8 cars
  • 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in The Last Hurrah 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role
  • 1955 Ford F-100 Panel in The Last Hurrah 1955 Ford F-100 Panel Minor role
  • 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner in The Last Hurrah 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner Minor role
  • 1957 Mercury Montclair in The Last Hurrah 1957 Mercury Montclair Minor role
Details

The Last Hurrah Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “De laatste fanfare” and “Det sidste hurra”.

Also known as
  • De laatste fanfare
  • Det sidste hurra
  • Viimeinen koetus
  • Az utolsó hurrá
  • 最後の歓呼
  • Det siste hurra
  • Последний салют
  • L'últim hurra
  • Det sista hurraropet
  • Son Çığlık
  • L'ultimo urrà
  • La Dernière Fanfare
+9 more
  • El último hurra
  • Das letzte Hurra
  • O Último Hurrah
  • Ο Γίγας με τη Χαλύβδινη Ψυχή
  • El último hurrah
  • 政坛列传
  • 마지막 함성
  • L’últim hurra
  • Sista hurraropet

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FAQ

The Last Hurrah FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Last Hurrah, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Last Hurrah?

The Last Hurrah runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was The Last Hurrah released?

The Last Hurrah was released on October 22, 1958.

Who directed The Last Hurrah?

The Last Hurrah was directed by John Ford.

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Who is in the cast of The Last Hurrah?

The Last Hurrah stars Jeffrey Hunter as Adam Caulfield, Dianne Foster as Mave Caulfield and Spencer Tracy as Mayor Frank Skeffington, among 161 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Last Hurrah?

In the US, The Last Hurrah is streaming on Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does The Last Hurrah have a post-credit scene?

No. The Last Hurrah has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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