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The Inspector General (1949)

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Reviews Counted:9

Fresh:8

Rotten:1

Average Rating:8.0/10

Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: When a town clown (Danny Kaye) is forced to impersonate a visiting inspector general, he soon becomes the target for murder and mayhem. This charming musical, based on the play REVIZOR by Russian... [More]

Starring: Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates, Elsa Lanchester

Director: Henry Koster

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Nov 30, 1999

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1 - 9

11/19/09

100%

Quote by Daniel B.

9/11/09

90%

Quote by Jared D.

5/12/09

80%

Quote by Scar12

5/3/09

50%

Quote by Adrian N.

3/1/09

90%

:fresh: A delightful film with some extra comedy of Danny Kaye. I really did enjoy the ending. More

Quote by Daniel H.

3/8/08

80%

Quote by vitajex

10/22/06

70%

This is one of Danny Kaye's best films and showcases his unique comic ability very well. The... More

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11/13/05

90%

Danny Kaye's second-best movie after Court Jester(1956)--and the definitive retelling of Gogol. ... More

Quote by lizziebeth-1

6/14/04

70%

Danny Kaye is one of the cinema's most underrated entertainers. In his day he was wildly popular,... More

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