In a changing world where television has become the main source of information, Adam Caulfield, a young sports journalist, witnesses how his uncle, Frank Skeffington, a veteran and honest politician, mayor of a New England town, tries to be reelected while bankers and captains of industry conspire in the shadows to place a weak and manageable candidate in the city hall.
Keywords:
Husband wife relationship
Based on novel or book
Election campaign
Irish-american
Black humor
Politician
Family secrets
Class differences
Co-workers relationship
Uncle nephew relationship
Political satire
Town mayor
Usa politics
Mayoral campaign
Mayoral candidate
Social prejudice
Mayoral election
Movie tag line: "… something to shout about!"
Character: Mayor Frank Skeffington
Character: Adam Caulfield
Character: Mave Caulfield
Character: John Gorman
Character: Norman Cass Sr.