Spencer Tracy stars as a powerful New England mayor preparing for yet another election campaign in this 1958 classic. 2 hours, 1 minute.
We're counting down the days to the 2024 election with a series of classic films about Washington, D.C., politicians and political campaigns. Tea and cookies will be served.
Based on the novel by Edwin O'Connor, this 1958 political drama focuses on Frank Skeffington (Spencer Tracy), an aging mayor who is embarking on his final campaign for reelection. Aided by his nephew and a savvy strategist, Skeffington faces considerable challenges as the political landscape that he knows slowly crumbles away, but, undaunted, he remains determined to stay in the game a bit longer.
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