Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.7|5.0
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Brannigan,
at first glance, challenges its audience because there is a need to disassociate
John Wayne from his traditional western/war movie image. But, for those viewers
with strong dissociative skills, they will find, as the story progresses, that
John Wayne pulls his weight nicely and
creates a thought-provoking, almost cult-like performance that is captivating.
Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia
Story
An
American police officer assigned to extradite a British mobster to the United
States finds the mobster’s gang has other plans.
Additional Thanks
Thank
you to Director Douglas Hickox for directing the film. Thank you to Executive
Producer Michael Wayne for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast
include: Lieutenant Brannigan (John Wayne),
Commander Swann (Richard Attenborough), Jennifer (Judy Geeson), Fields
(Mel Ferrer), Larkin (John Vernon), Gorman (Daniel Pilon), Inspector Traven
(John Stride), Charlie the Handler (James Booth), Angell (Arthur Batanides), Captain Moretti (Ralph Meeker), Julian (Barry
Dennen), Luana (Lesley Anne Down), Mrs. Cooper (Pauline Delaney), Drexel (Del
Henney), Jimmy the Bet (Brian Glover) and Alex (Stewart Bevan).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Maybe.
For John Wayne fans, this film may work. For police story buffs, Dirty Harry, 16 Blocks, or Lethal Weapon are better choices.
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