The Inspector General
The Kaye way to chaos and corruption.
An illiterate stooge in a traveling medicine show wanders into a strange town and is picked up on a vagrancy charge. The town's corrupt officials mistake him for the inspector general whom they think is traveling in disguise. Fearing he will discover they've been pocketing tax money, they make several bungled attempts to kill him.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Inspector General
- Genres: Comedy, Music, Romance
- Release Date: 1949-12-31
- Runtime: 101 minutes
- Rating: 6.5/10 (53 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.68
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Danny Kaye
as Georgi
Walter Slezak
as Yakov
Barbara Bates
as Leza
Elsa Lanchester
as Maria
Gene Lockhart
as The Mayor
Alan Hale
as Kovatch
Walter Catlett
as Colonel Castine
Rhys Williams
as Inspector General
Benny Baker
as Telecki (uncredited)
Leonard Bremen
as Lieutenant (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Inspector General?▼
The Inspector General is a Comedy, Music, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1949-12-31.
Who are the main actors in The Inspector General?▼
The main cast includes Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates, Elsa Lanchester, Gene Lockhart, .
Where can I watch The Inspector General online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Inspector General is available.
Is The Inspector General based on a true story?▼
The Kaye way to chaos and corruption.
What is the IMDb rating of The Inspector General?▼
The Inspector General has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 53 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Inspector General?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Inspector General?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Inspector General filmed?▼
The Inspector General was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Inspector General?▼
The total runtime of The Inspector General is 101 minutes.
Is The Inspector General suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Inspector General?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Inspector General.
Does The Inspector General have a post-credit scene?▼
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