Dirty Dingus Magee (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1970, Dirty Dingus Magee is a comedy and western film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 91 minutes. “Sinatra plays cowboys and indians for adults!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ass-breaker Dingus Magee is looking for a gold train when he comes upon old acquaintance Hoke Birdsill on stage to San Francisco, and robs him of his money. Hoke goes to the nearby town of Yerkey's Hole, where Belle Knops is both mayor and bordello-mistress. She appoints Hoke Town Sheriff and tries to get him to stir up the Indians so the soldiers at the nearby fort (the main customers) won't go to Little Big Horn. Dingus tries to stir up more trouble and get involved with the pale, baby-talking Indian, Anna. The film is a send-up of the oft-repeated phrase "the Code of the West" and exaggerates it and what it stands for into the ridiculousness that it is.
Who’s in it. Dirty Dingus Magee stars Frank Sinatra as Dingus Billy Magee, George Kennedy as Herkimer 'Hoke' Birdsill, Anne Jackson as Belle Nops and Lois Nettleton as Prudence Frost, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dirty Dingus Magee has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty Dingus Magee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Dingus Magee tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirty Dingus Magee (1970)?
- In US, Dirty Dingus Magee is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dirty Dingus Magee worth watching?
- Dirty Dingus Magee holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dirty Dingus Magee?
- Dirty Dingus Magee stars Frank Sinatra, George Kennedy, Anne Jackson, Lois Nettleton and Jack Elam.
- When was Dirty Dingus Magee released?
- Dirty Dingus Magee was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.