Machine Gun McCain 1969
“Even the Mafia Calls Him Mister!”
What is Machine Gun McCain?
Machine Gun McCain is a 1969 drama, action, and crime film directed by Montaldo, with a screenplay adapted from the Ovid Demaris novel Candyleg by Montaldo, Mino Roli, and Israel Horovitz. The story follows tough guy Hank McCain, who serves 12 years behind bars for armed robbery before becoming a pawn in a mob runt's rebellion against a high level don, ultimately leading to a high-stakes Las Vegas casino heist and an
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 1, 1969
- Studios
- Euroatlantica, Euro International Films
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Crime
- Updated
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Machine Gun McCain is a 1969 drama, action, and crime film directed by Montaldo, with a screenplay adapted from the Ovid Demaris novel Candyleg by Montaldo, Mino Roli, and Israel Horovitz. The story follows tough guy Hank McCain, who serves 12 years behind bars for armed robbery before becoming a pawn in a mob runt's rebellion against a high level don, ultimately leading to a high-stakes Las Vegas casino heist and an all-out war across multiple cities.
The film premiered at the 1969 Cannes Film Festival, where it received a nomination for the Palme d'Or. With a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes and a US release date of October 29, 1970, the movie delivers a focused narrative driven by betrayal, retaliation, and relentless criminal conflict.
Should you watch it?
“An ex-con launches a high-stakes Las Vegas casino heist after being betrayed by the mob.”
- Features a gripping plot centered on a high stakes Las Vegas casino heist.
- Showcases a gritty all-out war spanning the streets of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York.
- Based on the Ovid Demaris novel Candyleg and adapted by notable writers including Israel Horovitz.
- The provided sources do not specify major flaws, though viewers uninterested in classic crime dramas might want to skip it.
Watch it if you enjoy classic crime dramas involving mob rebellions and casino heists.
The film runs for one hour and thirty-six minutes, blending drama, action, and crime elements with a PG rating.
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Is Machine Gun McCain worth watching?
The film premiered at the 1969 Cannes Film Festival with a nomination for the Palme d'Or, making it a notable entry for fans of classic crime dramas.
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The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes.
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