Dirty Dingus Magee

Awesome

Frank Sinatra as Dingus Magee, George Kennedy as Hoke Birdsill, Anne Jackson as Belle Nops, Lois Nettleton as Prudence Frost, Jack Elam as Wesley Hardin (spoofing real-life outlaw John Wesley Hardin), Michele Carey as Anna Hot Water, John Dehner as General George, Henry Jones as Reverend Green, Harry Carey, Jr. as Charles Stuart, Paul Fix as Chief Crazy Blanket, and Terry Wilson as the unnamed Sergeant.This is meant to be a comedy farce and yet offers better than expected costuming, sets, cast, & continuity of theme. On the other hand, had Jerry Lewis of 1966 to 2010 MDA telethon notoriety been the title star, this movie wouldn't have been worth a pinch of spit. Not bashing Jerry Lewis necessarily, just pointing out that Frank Sinatra was a better fit. Tim Conway wouldn’t have been as good as Frank Sinatra, and I am a huge fan of Tim Conway’s character acting and humor. Similarly, Don Knots wouldn’t have been right for this film either.That said, I also admit that Frank Sinatra didn’t put much effort into this film, letting the supporting cast carry the film instead, as if he were deliberately holding back.The film is loosely based upon a book, negatively mocks the military, comically idealizes whores and a whore house, and the best part of this movie is the American Indian maiden named Anna Hot Water. This isn’t meant for easily offended die-hard fans of serious westerns. It is a slapstick spoof of ridiculously absurd situations meant to be viewed without engaging much of your intelligence, in fact the less intelligence you use, the more you will be able to relax and just laugh. It also helps to keep in mind this is a 1970 film. There isn't any reason for this movie to be rated R, however, parts of it may not be appropriate in a strict Christian home with impressionable children (are there any of those really?).Not quite up to par with “Support Your Local Gunfighter” (James Garner) or “Trinity Is Still My Name” (Bud Spencer / Terence Hill), or “Blazing Saddles” (Mel Brooks), or “F-Troop” (Forest Tucker / Larry Storch / Ken Berry), or some of the spaghetti western comedies of forty years ago.I’m not sorry I bought and watched this film, and haven’t thrown it away yet. I can’t say that for all the DVD’s I’ve bought and watched.

I love funny western movies and this one is a great addition to my collection , its funny and i loved it ...

Delivered around the date it was promised. Good packaging with no damage to the DVD. A western comedy with many familiar faces. An enjoyable movie from an era of movie-making gone by, never to return.

Combine cowboys, Indians, a whore house that caters to many cavalry men including their commander and the worst thief in the old west(Frank Sinatra) and you get a Very Funny movie ! Check it out and I feel you will laugh out loud.

This is an uproarious Western parody at turns raucous and bawdy. The fun is so infectious that Frank Sinatra in the title role seems to be having a great time. The Chairman of the Board demonstrates adeptness at broad comedy which is genuinely surprising showing a side of himself that I've never seen before. Terrific comic ensemble with George Kennedy as a dopy sheriff and Lois Nettleton as a randy schoolmarm as standouts. A laugh riot from start to finish.

Fun movie to watch and be entertained, not much to it and a different role for "ol blue eyes", just something to relax to and laugh a little.

I last saw this movie on TV maybe, 30 years ago. It's entertaining, has little objectionable language and a fun way to kill a couple of hours. As in most older movies it relies on innuendo, since the censors would give it an adult rating if they didn't (Midnight Cowboy was rated X, when it was released. Now it would probably be PG 13). If you pay attention it has some wit as well as some slapstick.

It's not my favorite comedy western by a long shot, but it's fun.

Can`t usually stand Frank Sinatra, BUT I bought this DVD remembering watching this film in the cinema in the late 60`s or early 70`s. Uproar - seemed VERY funny at the time.

Comedy western not the best I have ever seen but entertaining nevertheless, good quality reproduction from Warner Archives yet again!!

Un film divertente con un Sinatra un po' fuori le righe, ma l'ironia di questo filone western anni '70 racconta la fatica che fecero gli americani a contrastare l'invasione degli spaghetti western.

Sinatra as you've never seen him before. Fun stuff, with big George Kennedy too.