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Mister 880

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A Secret Service agent charged with investigating small-time counterfeiter Mister 880, Steve Buchanan (Burt Lancaster), arrives in New York with his partner, Mac (Millard Mitchell). Befriending several locals, including the pretty Ann Winslow (Dorothy McGuire) and jolly old "Skipper" Miller (Edmund Gwenn), Buchanan begins investigating the trail of counterfeit money. When the trail leads back to those he's come to know in New York, Buchanan must balance his duty with his new relationships.
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Bob Thomas Associated Press A wonderful combination of whimsy and sentiment. Jul 29, 2019 Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine ... a refreshing and different comedy. Oct 9, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Charming light comedy about a kindly old codger who is a small-time counterfeiter passing one dollar bills. Rated: B+ Nov 24, 2013 Full Review Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena Apesar da adorável presença de Edmund Gwenn, o filme se rende ao sentimentalismo barato na péssima seqüência que se passa em um tribunal, arruinando a experiência. Rated: 3/5 Jan 20, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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nick s Predictable and rather slow moving, the movie nevertheless entertained with its good acting and pleasing cinematography. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review philip w It's ok — no way a comedy - but good story - good cast Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/14/22 Full Review Audience Member LOL, the funniest 1.5 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review steve d charming and often funny. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is so good it made me cry... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member A gentle comedy with an exceptional underlying story that deals with the rule of law vs the spirit of the law. Edmund Gwenn is a joy to watch in this tale based on a true story. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Edmund Goulding

Director

Burt Lancaster

Steve Buchanan

Dorothy McGuire

Ann Winslow

Edmund Gwenn

"Skipper" Miller

Millard Mitchell

"Mac" McIntire

Minor Watson

Judge O'Neil
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Synopsis A Secret Service agent charged with investigating small-time counterfeiter Mister 880, Steve Buchanan (Burt Lancaster), arrives in New York with his partner, Mac (Millard Mitchell). Befriending several locals, including the pretty Ann Winslow (Dorothy McGuire) and jolly old "Skipper" Miller (Edmund Gwenn), Buchanan begins investigating the trail of counterfeit money. When the trail leads back to those he's come to know in New York, Buchanan must balance his duty with his new relationships.
Director
Edmund Goulding
Producer
Julian Blaustein
Screenwriter
Robert Riskin
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 29, 1950, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 20, 2014
Runtime
1h 30m
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