Madigan_
""If Detective Madigan kept his eyes on the killer instead of the broad...""
NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.
Starring
Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda, Inger Stevens
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Madigan was released 58 years ago in 1968.
Overview
NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While t...
Madigan is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 41m.
CAST (20)
Richard Widmark
Det. Daniel Madigan
Henry Fonda
Commissioner Anthony X. Russell
Inger Stevens
Julia Madigan
Harry Guardino
Det. Rocco Bonaro
James Whitmore
Chief Inspector Charles Kane
Susan Clark
Tricia Bentley
Michael Dunn
Midget Castiglione
Steve Ihnat
Barney Benesch
Don Stroud
Hughie
Sheree North
Jonesy
Warren Stevens
Capt. Ben Williams
Raymond St. Jacques
Dr. Taylor
Bert Freed
Chief of Detectives Hap Lynch
Harry Bellaver
Mickey Dunn
Frank Marth
Lt. James Price
Lloyd Gough
Asst. Chief Inspector Earl Griffin
Virginia Gregg
Esther Newman
Henry Beckman
Ptl. Philip Downes
Woodrow Parfrey
Marvin
DM
Dallas Mitchell
Det. Tom Gavin
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Madigan about?
NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.
How long is Madigan?
Madigan has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in Madigan?
The cast of Madigan includes Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda, Inger Stevens, Harry Guardino, James Whitmore.
What is the rating of Madigan?
Madigan has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 85 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Thriller