The Inspector General (1949) | Directed by Henry Koster - Full Movie

A town's corrupt officials think a fool is actually an investigator in disguise.

The Inspector General is a 1949 American Technicolor musical comedy film, suggested by the play by Nikolai Gogol. It stars Danny Kaye and was directed by Henry Koster. The film also stars Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates, and Elsa Lanchester. Original music and lyrics are by the associate producer Sylvia Fine, who was married to Danny Kaye, with Johnny Green credited for musical direction and incidental score.

Directed by: Henry Koster
Screenplay by: Philip Rapp and Harry Kurnitz
Based on: Suggested by the play by Nikolai Gogol
Produced by: Jerry Wald, Sylvia Fine (the associate producer)
Starring: Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates, Elsa Lanchester
Cinematography: Elwood Bredell, A.S.C.
Edited by: Rudi Fehr
Music by: Sylvia Fine (lyrics and music), Johnny Green (musical direction and incidental score)
Production company: Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date: December 31, 1949
Running time: 100 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $2,873,000
Box office: $3,910,000, $2.2 million (US rentals)