Madigan's Millions
Madigan's Millions

Madigan's Millions

1968Movie93 minItalian

When a deported gangster dies in Italy, the U.S. Treasury Department is very interested in the one million dollars Madigan owed the government, but managed to take to Italy with him. They send Agent Jason Phister over to Italy to nose out the million. His criteria for the job is that no one would ever guess he's an agent of the United States government.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Irvin KershnerGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A scheming con artist named Johnny Madigan concocts an elaborate plan to inherit a fortune from a wealthy eccentric, whom he believes is his uncle. To execute his plan, Johnny enlists the help of a group of misfits, including a fake spiritualist and a kleptomaniac lawyer. Their intricate scheme involves faking deaths, impersonations, and a series of elaborate deceptions, all in pursuit of a vast inheritance.

Critical Reception

Madigan's Millions was met with a largely indifferent critical response upon its release. While some acknowledged its comedic aspirations, most reviews pointed to a predictable plot and uneven execution. Audiences were similarly unenthused, and the film failed to make a significant cultural impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a contrived and often silly plot.
  • The comedic elements are largely hit-or-miss, with few genuinely funny moments.
  • Performances are generally seen as adequate but not particularly memorable.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Madigan's Millions are scarce, but those available suggest a film that is largely forgettable, with its humor not consistently landing and its story failing to engage.

Fun Fact

The film was an early directorial effort for Irvin Kershner, who would later achieve fame directing 'Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back' and 'RoboCop 2'.

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