Patrick the Great
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Patrick the Great

THE YEAR'S DIZZIEST WHIRL OF LAUGHS!

6.5 / 10 1945 1h 24mNR English
ComedyMusic

Storyline

A famous stage actor hopes to land the lead role in a big new Broadway musical, but he's unaware his teenage son has already been given the part.

Cast & Crew

Donald O'Connor

Donald O'Connor

Pat Donahue Jr.

Lead
Donald Cook

Donald Cook

Pat Donahue Sr.

Frances Dee

Frances Dee

Lynn Andrews

Peggy Ryan

Peggy Ryan

Judy Watkin

Eve Arden

Eve Arden

Jean Matthews

Thomas Gomez

Thomas Gomez

Max Wilson

Gavin Muir

Gavin Muir

Prentiss Johns

Andrew Tombes

Andrew Tombes

Sam Bassett

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank Ryan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Patrick the Great is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker