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The Inspector General

The Inspector General

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The Inspector General
1949 1h 41m6.6

The Inspector General

“The Kaye way to chaos and corruption.”

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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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DirectorHenry Koster
ScreenplayHarry Kurnitz, Philip Rapp
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 31, 1949
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 41m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.7 / 10
Votes57
GenresComedy, Music, Romance
StudioWarner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures

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Cast

Danny Kaye

Danny Kaye

Georgi

Walter Slezak

Walter Slezak

Yakov

Barbara Bates

Barbara Bates

Leza

Elsa Lanchester

Elsa Lanchester

Maria

Gene Lockhart

Gene Lockhart

The Mayor

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Kovatch

Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

Colonel Castine

Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams

Inspector General

Benny Baker

Benny Baker

Telecki (uncredited)

Leonard Bremen

Leonard Bremen

Lieutenant (uncredited)

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Robert Cherry

Peasant (uncredited)

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Frank Conlan

OId Villager (uncredited)

Jimmy Conlin

Jimmy Conlin

Turnkey (uncredited)

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Helena Dare

Townwoman (uncredited)

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Bryn Davis

Councilman's Wife (uncredited)

George Davis

George Davis

Ladislaus (uncredited)

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Abe Dinovitch

Peasant (uncredited)

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Art Dupuis

Sentry (uncredited)

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Robert Filmer

Sentry (uncredited)

Byron Foulger

Byron Foulger

Burbis (uncredited)

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Karen Hale

Councilman's Wife (uncredited)

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Lew Hearn

Izzick (uncredited)

Sam Hearn

Sam Hearn

Gizzick (uncredited)

Herbert Heywood

Herbert Heywood

Goatherd (uncredited)

Si Jenks

Si Jenks

Deaf Villager (uncredited)

Fred Kelsey

Fred Kelsey

Villager (uncredited)

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Joleen King

Councilman's Wife (uncredited)

Marc Krah

Marc Krah

Gypsy (uncredited)

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Gracille LaVinder

Townwoman (uncredited)

Norman Leavitt

Norman Leavitt

Lazlo (uncredited)

Ida Moore

Ida Moore

Old Villager (uncredited)

Jack Mower

Jack Mower

Villager (uncredited)

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Alix Nagy

Councilman's Wife (uncredited)

Paul Newlan

Paul Newlan

Viertel - the Woodchopper (uncredited)

Nestor Paiva

Nestor Paiva

Gregor (uncredited)

Barbara Pepper

Barbara Pepper

Buxom Villager (uncredited)

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Joe Ploski

Bela (uncredited)

Maudie Prickett

Maudie Prickett

Townwoman (uncredited)

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Harry Raven

Sentry (uncredited)

Buddy Roosevelt

Buddy Roosevelt

Sentry (uncredited)

Lester Sharpe

Lester Sharpe

Sentry (uncredited)

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Pepi Sinoff

Councilman's Wife (uncredited)

Arthur Tovey

Arthur Tovey

Townsman (uncredited)

Joan Vohs

Joan Vohs

Peasant Girl (uncredited)

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Audrey Winn

Councilman's Wife (uncredited)

Jeff York

Jeff York

Guard (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Inspector General

Where can I watch The Inspector General?

The Inspector General (1949) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Inspector General about?

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...

Who directed The Inspector General?

The Inspector General (1949) was directed by Henry Koster. The film is a Comedy, Music production with a runtime of 1h 41m, rated 6.6/10.

How long is The Inspector General?

The Inspector General runs 1h 41m (101 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.6/10 from 57 votes. Genre: Comedy, Music.

Is The Inspector General worth watching?

The Inspector General is rated 6.6/10 by 57 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy and Music fans.