Statements (294)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:film_adaptations gptkb:miniseries gptkb:television gptkb:film mixed reviews film and television successful film adaptation |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:John_Ford
gptkb:film Television Movie |
| gptkbp:audience |
widely acclaimed
cult following |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Edwin_O'_Connor
|
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
Best Seller List
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:None
gptkb:none |
| gptkbp:based_on |
novel by Edwin O' Connor
|
| gptkbp:box_office |
$2 million
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Bobby
gptkb:Mickey gptkb:Duke gptkb:Mayor 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_motivation |
desire for power
political ambition desire for legacy desire for political power |
| 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:characteristic |
gptkb:supporting_character
Frank Skeffington's personality |
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
complex characters
|
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Charles_Lang
|
| gptkbp:climax |
election day
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| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:campaign
gptkb:conflict generational conflict political defeat |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| 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
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Paul_Bogart
gptkb:Warren_Beatty gptkb:John_Frankenheimer gptkb:J._Lee_Thompson gptkb:Irvin_Kershner |
| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:George_Tomasini
|
| gptkbp:element |
the campaign trail
|
| gptkbp:explores |
Political Ethics
media influence on politics |
| gptkbp:explores_themes |
identity and legacy
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Mayor_Frank_Skeffington
election themes |
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Doris_Day
gptkb:Spencer_Tracy gptkb:Pat_O'_Brien gptkb:John_Carradine gptkb:Peter_Fonda gptkb:Burgess_Meredith gptkb:Eli_Wallach gptkb:Jeffrey_Hunter gptkb:John_Houseman |
| gptkbp:film_awards |
Golden Globe nomination
BAFTA nomination nominated for Academy Awards |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Robert_Mitchum
gptkb:Spencer_Tracy gptkb:George_Tomasini gptkb:CBS |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival
|
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Boston
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
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:drama
political fiction Political Fiction |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
1958 Film
|
| gptkbp:has_backstory |
Skeffington's rise to power
|
| gptkbp:has_theme |
gptkb:Legacy
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-World War II America
post-war America reflects 1950s America |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
inspired by real mayors
inspired by real politicians |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
1950s American politics
|
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Last Hurrah
|
| gptkbp:influence |
American literature
|
| gptkbp:influence_on |
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:isbn |
978-0-316-11680-0
978-0-395-27500-0 978-0-316-11680-5 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
realistic
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
irony
|
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
exploration of political themes
explores American politics explores themes of power and legacy |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Frank_Skeffington
|
| gptkbp:miniseries_adaptation_network |
gptkb:NBC
|
| gptkbp:miniseries_adaptation_starring |
gptkb:John_Houseman
|
| gptkbp:miniseries_adaptation_year |
gptkb:1980
|
| gptkbp:mood |
bittersweet
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:election gptkb:betrayal gptkb:loss gptkb:loyalty gptkb:American_Dream gptkb:Public_service gptkb:friendship gptkb:historical_context gptkb:identity gptkb:memory community involvement social change nostalgia ambition family dynamics political corruption personal sacrifice urban politics civic duty |
| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
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| gptkbp:music_style |
three-act structure
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
omniscient
personal vs. political |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
non-linear storytelling |
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
change vs. tradition
|
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
nominated for several theater awards
|
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Frank_Skeffington
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
original cast praised
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The last hurrah is a great American tradition."
" The last hurrah is a celebration of life." |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
legacy of political figures
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| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:original_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_in |
political corruption
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1956-10-01
|
| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:New_York_City
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Boston's_Wilbur_Theatre
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Mayor
|
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1956
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Little,_Brown_and_Company
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1956
|
| 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 |
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:The_Last_Hurrah_(2000_TV_film)
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
Skeffington's defeat
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:protagonist
gptkb:antagonist |
| gptkbp:runtime |
121 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:James_P._Cavanagh
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Boston
gptkb:fictional_location |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Boston
mid-20th century Boston |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
1950s
mid-20th century |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Spencer_Tracy
gptkb:Pat_O'_Brien gptkb:Jeffrey_Hunter gptkb:Donald_Crisp |
| gptkbp:story_arc |
rise and fall of a politician
|
| gptkbp:style |
realism
satirical |
| gptkbp:symbol |
the last hurrah
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:Legacy
gptkb:community gptkb:tradition gptkb:political_power 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:loyalty
gptkb:politics gptkb:family change |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:politics
gptkb:family aging Community vs Individual |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
Multiple Languages
|
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
omniscient
omniscient narrator |
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
|
| gptkbp:writing_style |
descriptive
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Eugene_O'_Neill
gptkb:Edwin_O'_Connor |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:James_Cagney
gptkb:John_Wayne |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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