This was one of 1968's best films. It was one of the first films to show cops had trouble at home, worked without appreciation and took what pleasures they could when available. Donald Siegel took a whirlwind tour of NYC with stunning photography and location shooting that was unique and not the standard 6 locales seen on countless TV cop shows. An ensamble cast that had all star talent. Steve Ihnat, in a few scenes, set the precursor for other Siegel movie psychos as Andy Robinson (DIRTY HARRY) and Don Stroud (COOGANS BLUFF). Sure, its dated now, but for its time, MADIGAN held up as an American movie classic.
