McQ

Jan 4, 1974

1h 51m

★ 6.1

Wayne on wheels!

Overview

Police Lieutenant Lon McQ investigates the killing of his best friend and uncovers corrupt elements of the police department dealing in confiscated drugs.

Genres

Action

Crime

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

Production Companies

Batjac Productions

Warner Bros. Pictures

McQ Trailers

Cast

McQ

John Wayne

Kosterman

Eddie Albert

Lois

Diana Muldaur

Myra

Colleen Dewhurst

Toms

Clu Gulager

Pinky

David Huddleston

J.C.

Julian Christopher

Santiago

Al Lettieri

Elaine

Julie Adams

Rosey

Roger E. Mosley

Stan Boyle

William Bryant

Radical

Richard Kelton

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5.2

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5.8

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4.5

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4.6

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7.2

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3.8

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0.0

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