The 1975 filmBranniganis a workaday action thriller starring Wayne in the title role.
It isnt remembered as one of the Dukes best movies.
In fact, its scarcely remembered at all, except by the writers of animated sci-fi sitcomFuturama, apparently.
Whats more, there are no famous Hollywood names which carry the surname.
Jim Brannigan andFuturamas Captain Zapp Brannigan really have little in common.
Far from being a hero, his character is actually defined by cowardice and sleaze.
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Zapp Brannigan is supposed to be a tough guy hero, not unlike the title character in the movieBrannigan.
Brannigan (1975) features John Wayne as a tough Chicago cop assigned to extradite a notorious American gangster hiding in London. Balancing action with humor, the film navigates the cultural clash between Brannigan and the British police as they pursue justice.
