Mister 880

Released Sep 29, 1950

1h 30m

Comedy

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61%

Audience Score

100+ Ratings

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

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

... a refreshing and different comedy.

Oct 9, 2019

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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

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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

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philip w

It's ok — no way a comedy - but good story - good cast

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/14/22

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Audience Member

LOL, the funniest 1.5 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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steve d

charming and often funny.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

This movie is so good it made me cry...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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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

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Audience Member

mild story but gr8 cast makes the most of what they have

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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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
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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