Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1946, Colonel Effingham's Raid is a comedy and romance film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 72 minutes. “Who Says You Can't Fight City Hall?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story takes place in 1940. On the eve of America's entry in World War II, a colonel retired to his small Southern town, and discovers that there is a plan afoot to tear down Confederate Monument Square. He begins a campaign to rally the townspeople to save the square.
Who’s in it. Colonel Effingham's Raid stars Charles Coburn as Colonel Will Seaborn Effingham, Joan Bennett as Ella Sue Dozier, William Eythe as Albert 'Al' Marbury and Allyn Joslyn as Earl Hoats, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Colonel Effingham's Raid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Colonel Effingham's Raid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Colonel Effingham's Raid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946)?
- In US, Colonel Effingham's Raid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Colonel Effingham's Raid worth watching?
- Colonel Effingham's Raid holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Colonel Effingham's Raid?
- Colonel Effingham's Raid stars Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett, William Eythe, Allyn Joslyn and Elizabeth Patterson.
- When was Colonel Effingham's Raid released?
- Colonel Effingham's Raid was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.