The Big Shot(1942)
HUMPHREY BOGART as the Last of the Racket Barons... the Big Shot of 'em all!
The Big Shot Synopsis
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.
The Big Shot (1942) is a crime and drama film directed by Lewis Seiler, released on June 13, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Irene Manning, Richard Travis and Susan Peters. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis Seiler
- Writers:
- Bertram Millhauser, Abem Finkel, Daniel Fuchs
- Producers:
- Walter MacEwen
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Composer:
- Adolph Deutsch
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $417,000
- Revenue:
- $1,783,000
- Status:
- Released
The Big Shot (1942) Trailer
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The Big Shot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Joseph 'Duke' Berne
Irene Manning
as Lorna Fleming
Richard Travis
as George Anderson
Susan Peters
as Ruth Carter
Stanley Ridges
as Martin T. Fleming, Attorney
Minor Watson
as Warden George Booth
Chick Chandler
as Frank 'Dancer' Smith
Joe Downing
as Frenchy
Howard Da Silva
as Sandor
Murray Alper
as Quinto, a Convict
Roland Drew
as Faye
John Ridgely
as Tim
Key crew
Directed by Lewis Seiler, written by Bertram Millhauser, Abem Finkel and Daniel Fuchs, produced by Walter MacEwen.
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The Big Shot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 27 ratings.
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The Big Shot – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Big Shot?
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The main cast of The Big Shot (1942) includes Humphrey Bogart, Irene Manning, Richard Travis, Susan Peters and Stanley Ridges. The film was directed by Lewis Seiler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Shot released?
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The Big Shot was released on June 13, 1942 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Big Shot worth watching?
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The Big Shot (1942) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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