McQ (1974)

Released: 1974-01-04 Duration: 1hr 51min

Genres: Action Crime Drama Mystery Thriller

Rating 6.1

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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.

Production Companies

Batjac Productions

Warner Bros. Pictures

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	4.7709

Directed By

John Sturges

Crew

Writer
Lawrence Roman

Director
John Sturges

Producer
Arthur Gardner

Editor
William H. Ziegler

Set Decoration
Anthony C. Montenaro

Casting
Nessa Hyams

Executive Producer
Michael Wayne

Producer
Jules V. Levy

Script Supervisor
John Franco

Makeup Artist
Joe DiBella

Co-Producer
Lawrence Roman

Makeup Artist
Dave Grayson

Camera Operator
Ralph Gerling

Special Effects
Howard Jensen

Original Music Composer
Elmer Bernstein

Director of Photography
Harry Stradling Jr.

Production Design
Walter M. Simonds

Stunt Driver
Hal Needham

Stunts
Ronnie Rondell Jr.

Stunts
Bobby Bass

Stunts
Glenn R. Wilder

Executive Producer
John Wayne

Stunts
Fred Waugh

Stunt Driver
Gary McLarty

Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Tex Rudloff

Stunts
Denny Arnold

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