What is Dirty Dingus Magee?
Dirty Dingus Magee is a 1970 American comedy revisionist Western film directed by Burt Kennedy and starring Frank Sinatra as the titular outlaw Dingus Magee alongside George Kennedy as a sheriff out to capture him. The plot follows Dingus looking for a gold train who robs his old acquaintance Hoke Birdsill, leading Hoke to become Town Sheriff in Yerkey's Hole under mayor and bordello-mistress Belle Knops.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Release date
- Nov 18, 1970
- Genres
- Comedy, Western
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.7/10
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Dirty Dingus Magee is a 1970 American comedy revisionist Western film directed by Burt Kennedy and starring Frank Sinatra as the titular outlaw Dingus Magee alongside George Kennedy as a sheriff out to capture him. The plot follows Dingus looking for a gold train who robs his old acquaintance Hoke Birdsill, leading Hoke to become Town Sheriff in Yerkey's Hole under mayor and bordello-mistress Belle Knops.
The film serves as a send-up of the oft-repeated phrase the Code of the West and is available for streaming or purchase as a 1-hour 31-minute feature rated PG-13 in the United States. Its tone combines comedy and Western elements, offering a satirical look at frontier tropes involving soldiers, townsfolk, and Indians.
Should you watch it?
“An outlaw searches for a gold train and crosses paths with an old acquaintance turned sheriff.”
- Stars Frank Sinatra as the titular outlaw Dingus Magee
- Features George Kennedy as the sheriff sent to capture him
- Serves as a send-up of the Code of the West
- Described in reviews as a shabby piece of goods masquerading as a Western
Watch it if you enjoy revisionist Western comedies starring Frank Sinatra.
The film functions as a comedy and Western send-up of traditional frontier tropes.
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Where can I stream Dirty Dingus Magee?
The film is available to rent or buy on digital platforms.
Is Dirty Dingus Magee worth watching?
It is a revisionist Western comedy starring Frank Sinatra, though contemporary reviews offered mixed or negative receptions.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What are the essential episodes or viewing details?
This is a feature-length film lasting 1 hour and 31 minutes rather than a television series with episodes.
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