Dirty Dingus Magee (1970) is a comedic Western directed by Burt Kennedy, based on the novel The Ballad of Dingus Magee by David Markson. The film stars Frank Sinatra in a rare comic role as Dingus Magee, a lazy, cunning, and woman-chasing outlaw who prefers trickery over violence. Set in the Old West, Dingus stirs up chaos wherever he goes—robbing banks, seducing women, and avoiding capture, often with a wink and a grin.
Opposite him is George Kennedy as Sheriff Hoke Birdsill, a straight-laced lawman trying to bring order to the town of Yerkey’s Hole while constantly being outwitted by Dingus. Their ongoing cat-and-mouse game is filled with slapstick humor, absurd situations, and satire of traditional Western tropes.
The film blends bawdy comedy with political and social commentary, poking fun at everything from law enforcement to romantic ideals of the Wild West. Though not a traditional Western, it stands out for its unconventional tone and Sinatra's playful performance.
Main Cast:
Frank Sinatra as Dingus Magee
George Kennedy as Sheriff Hoke Birdsill
Anne Jackson as Belle Knops
Lois Nettleton as Anna Hot Water
John Dehner as General Fox
Dirty Dingus Magee offers a quirky, offbeat take on the classic Western genre.
Opposite him is George Kennedy as Sheriff Hoke Birdsill, a straight-laced lawman trying to bring order to the town of Yerkey’s Hole while constantly being outwitted by Dingus. Their ongoing cat-and-mouse game is filled with slapstick humor, absurd situations, and satire of traditional Western tropes.
The film blends bawdy comedy with political and social commentary, poking fun at everything from law enforcement to romantic ideals of the Wild West. Though not a traditional Western, it stands out for its unconventional tone and Sinatra's playful performance.
Main Cast:
Frank Sinatra as Dingus Magee
George Kennedy as Sheriff Hoke Birdsill
Anne Jackson as Belle Knops
Lois Nettleton as Anna Hot Water
John Dehner as General Fox
Dirty Dingus Magee offers a quirky, offbeat take on the classic Western genre.
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