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The Big Shot
The Big Shot
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The Big Shot

1942
1h 22m
Crime
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1942

Runtime

1h 22m

Storyline

"HUMPHREY BOGART as the Last of the Racket Barons... the Big Shot of 'em all!"

Duke Berne, former big shot but now a three-time loser, fears returning to crime because a fourth conviction will mean a life sentence. Finally, haunted by his past and goaded by his cohorts, he joins in planning an armoured car robbery.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Jun 13, 1942
Languages
English
Director
Lewis Seiler
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

18 Cast Members

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Joseph 'Duke' Berne

Irene Manning

Irene Manning

Lorna Fleming

Richard Travis

Richard Travis

George Anderson

Susan Peters

Susan Peters

Ruth Carter

Stanley Ridges

Stanley Ridges

Martin T. Fleming, Attorney

Minor Watson

Minor Watson

Warden George Booth

Chick Chandler

Chick Chandler

Frank 'Dancer' Smith

Joe Downing

Joe Downing

Frenchy

Howard Da Silva

Howard Da Silva

Sandor

Murray Alper

Murray Alper

Quinto, a Convict

Roland Drew

Roland Drew

Faye

John Ridgely

John Ridgely

Tim

Joe King

Joe King

Prosecutor Toohey

John Hamilton

John Hamilton

Judge

Virginia Brissac

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Booth

Eleanor Parker

Eleanor Parker

Telephone Operator (voice)

Frank Mayo

Frank Mayo

Doctor (uncredited)

Dorothy Kelly

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