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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:James_Cagney
gptkb:Marian_title gptkb:John_Wayne gptkb:John_Ford |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film gptkb:film_series mixed reviews film and television successful film adaptation 1958 Film |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:John_Ford
gptkb:film Television Movie |
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:3
|
| gptkbp:audience |
widely acclaimed
cult following |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Edwin_O'_Connor
|
| gptkbp:awarded_by |
Best Seller List
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
gptkb:None gptkb:none Golden Globe nomination BAFTA nomination nominated for Academy Awards nominated for several theater awards |
| gptkbp:based_on |
novel by Edwin O' Connor
|
| gptkbp:box_office |
$2 million
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Bobby
gptkb:Mickey gptkb:Duke gptkb:municipality gptkb:Mayor_Frank_Skeffington gptkb:Mrs._Skeffington Maggie's husband Skeffington's campaign manager Skeffington's nephew Frank's opponents Frank's supporters Joe Skeffington Maggie Skeffington |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Skeffington's legacy
Frank Skeffington's realization of his legacy Skeffington's journey Frank Skeffington's journey |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:Frank_Skeffington's_campaign
complex characters Frank Skeffington's decline Frank Skeffington's political career |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
gptkb:hubris
ethical choices Skeffington and his family Frank Skeffington and his opponents Frank Skeffington and his supporters Skeffington vs. the establishment Skeffington's relationships with advisors |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
charismatic
charismatic and flawed protagonist |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
gptkb:character
Frank Skeffington's personality |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Charles_Lang
|
| gptkbp:climax |
election day
|
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:battle generational conflict political defeat |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Political Discourse
highlighted social issues inspired discussions on ethics explored themes of power analyzed voter behavior influenced political films examined the role of media in politics reflected on nostalgia influenced political narratives influenced political narratives in literature examined class differences examined media influence reflections on American politics reflections on political life addressed generational conflict analyzed the impact of public opinion commented on corruption depicted family relationships depicted local politics explored personal ambition influenced later political dramas influenced political novels portrayed political campaigns reflected on American values reflected on the American Dream showcased community dynamics |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
American political culture
referenced in other media inspired political discussions American politics in media |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflection of American values
reflects American political dynamics. depicts political campaigns |
| gptkbp:depicts |
Irish-American Politics
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Paul_Bogart
gptkb:Warren_Beatty gptkb:John_Frankenheimer gptkb:J._Lee_Thompson gptkb:Irvin_Kershner |
| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:George_Tomasini
|
| gptkbp:explores |
Political Ethics
media influence on politics |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Mayor_Frank_Skeffington
election themes |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival
|
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
|
| gptkbp:film_series |
gptkb:NBC
gptkb:John_Houseman |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Boston |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Doris_Day
gptkb:Robert_Mitchum gptkb:Spencer_Tracy gptkb:George_Tomasini gptkb:Pat_O'_Brien gptkb:CBS gptkb:John_Carradine gptkb:Peter_Fonda gptkb:Burgess_Meredith gptkb:Eli_Wallach gptkb:Jeffrey_Hunter gptkb:John_Houseman studied in film schools |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1956
|
| gptkbp:focuses_on |
Political Campaigns
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:The_Edge_of_Sadness
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
political fiction Political Fiction |
| gptkbp:has_backstory |
Skeffington's rise to power
|
| gptkbp:has_gameplay_element |
the campaign trail
|
| gptkbp:has_theme |
gptkb:archaeological_site
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-World War II America
post-war America reflects 1950s America |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
inspired by real mayors
inspired by real politicians |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
1950s American politics
|
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Last Hurrah
|
| gptkbp:influence |
American literature
subsequent political novels |
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent political dramas
subsequent political novels |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
thought-provoking
subsequent political novels American literature traditions American theater movements |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Irish-American Culture
American political history Irish-American culture Edwin O' Connor's experiences |
| gptkbp:influences |
American literature
political discourse later political narratives |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life politicians
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
Political Films
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
real-life politicians
real-life political figures |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
complex characters
|
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
desire for power
political ambition desire for legacy desire for political power |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-316-11680-0
978-0-395-27500-0 978-0-316-11680-5 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
realistic |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
irony
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Frank_Skeffington
gptkb:municipality |
| gptkbp:mood |
bittersweet
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:election gptkb:historical_event gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set gptkb:betrayal gptkb:loss gptkb:loyalty gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:American_Dream gptkb:railway_line gptkb:organization community involvement social change nostalgia ambition family dynamics political corruption personal sacrifice urban politics civic duty |
| gptkbp:music_style |
three-act structure
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
non-linear storytelling omniscient personal vs. political |
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
change vs. tradition
|
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Frank_Skeffington
|
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
original cast praised
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The last hurrah is a great American tradition."
" The last hurrah is a celebration of life." |
| gptkbp:notable_story_arc |
rise and fall of a politician
|
| gptkbp:official_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
320
384 |
| gptkbp:plot |
linear
Frank Skeffington's last mayoral campaign |
| gptkbp:plot_twist |
unexpected outcomes
unexpected election results |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
political corruption
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1956-10-01
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Boston's_Wilbur_Theatre
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1956
gptkb:Little,_Brown_and_Company |
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1956
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Little,_Brown_and_Company
gptkb:Houghton_Mifflin_Harcourt |
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
adult readers
widely read |
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1958
gptkb:October |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1958
gptkb:1977 gptkb:1980 |
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:The_Last_Hurrah_(2000_TV_film)
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
Skeffington's defeat
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:superhero |
| gptkbp:runtime |
121 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:James_P._Cavanagh
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:location
gptkb:Boston |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Boston
1950s mid-20th century mid-20th century Boston |
| gptkbp:significance |
exploration of political themes
explores American politics explores themes of power and legacy |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Spencer_Tracy
gptkb:Pat_O'_Brien gptkb:Jeffrey_Hunter gptkb:Donald_Crisp |
| gptkbp:style |
realism
satirical descriptive |
| gptkbp:symbol |
the last hurrah
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:award
gptkb:political_organization gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:archaeological_site family ties change the last campaign the last hurrah the last hurrah as a metaphor for endings the last hurrah as a metaphor |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
power dynamics
friendship and loyalty |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:loyalty gptkb:family change |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:family aging identity and legacy Community vs Individual legacy of political figures |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
Multiple Languages
|
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
omniscient
omniscient narrator |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Eugene_O'_Neill
gptkb:Edwin_O'_Connor |