The Great McGonagall (1975): reparto, argumento y streaming
1975 · Película · ★ 5
Released in 1975, The Great McGonagall is a comedia film directed by Joe McGrath, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In this high-camp farce, Goons legend Spike Milligan stars as William Topaz McGonagall, an unemployed Scottish weaver and aspiring poet laureate who falls in love with Queen Victoria - a brilliant cameo by Peter Sellers - and thereafter devotes his banal poetry to her. Though McGonagall's solicitations are rejected by the Queen, it doesn't stop the turgid prose, and pathos, from overflowing as McGonagall hilariously attempts to become the greatest poet in the land. The image of the bad poet, trapped by his romanticism and inspired by a muse with a tin ear, appealed mightily to Spike Milligan, and this cult British spoof features the Goons show maestro at his ridiculous, genre-defying best.
Who’s in it. The Great McGonagall stars Spike Milligan as William Topaz McGonagall, Peter Sellers as Queen Victoria, Julia Foster as Mrs. McGonagall and John Bluthal as various, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Great McGonagall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great McGonagall page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great McGonagall tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch The Great McGonagall (1975)?
- In Estados Unidos, The Great McGonagall is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great McGonagall worth watching?
- The Great McGonagall holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedia. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great McGonagall?
- The Great McGonagall stars Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Julia Foster, John Bluthal and Victor Spinetti.
- When was The Great McGonagall released?
- The Great McGonagall was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.