The Last Hurrah

The Last Hurrah is a 1977 American made-for-television political drama film based on the 1956 novel The Last Hurrah, by Edwin O'Connor, and starring Carroll O'Connor. It was directed by Vincent Sherman and originally aired on NBC as a presentation of Hallmark Hall of Fame on November 16, 1977. The novel was previously adapted for a 1958 film of the same title, starring Spencer Tracy. Plot A big-city mayor, Frank Skeffington, runs a powerful political machine as he seeks a fourth term, but his age, health, and unhappy adversaries all stand in his way. Cast Carroll O'Connor as Frank Skeffington Patrick O'Neal as Norman Cass Dana Andrews as Roger Shanley Mariette Hartley as Clare Gardiner Jack Carter as Sam Weinberg Burgess Meredith as Cardinal Burke