The Big Chase (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1954, The Big Chase is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Arthur Hilton, running about 60 minutes. “THE BULLET-BY-BULLET STORY OF A POLICE DRAGNET” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A policeman (Glenn Langan) with a pregnant wife (Adele Jergens) winds up chasing a payroll thief (Lon Chaney Jr.) into Mexico by helicopter.
Who’s in it. The Big Chase stars Glenn Langan as Officer Pete Grayson, Adele Jergens as Doris Grayson, Lon Chaney Jr. as Henchman Kip (archive footage) (as Lon Chaney) and Jim Davis as Brad Bellows, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Big Chase has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Chase page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Chase tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Chase (1954)?
- In US, The Big Chase is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Chase worth watching?
- The Big Chase holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Chase?
- The Big Chase stars Glenn Langan, Adele Jergens, Lon Chaney Jr., Jim Davis and Douglas Kennedy.
- When was The Big Chase released?
- The Big Chase was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.