The Big Combo (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1955, The Big Combo is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, running about 88 minutes. “The Most Startling Story The Screen Has Ever Dared Reveal!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Police Lt. Leonard Diamond vies to bring a clever, well connected, and sadistic gangster to justice all the while obsessing over the gangster's girlfriend.
Who’s in it. The Big Combo stars Cornel Wilde as Leonard Diamond, Jean Wallace as Susan Lowell, Brian Donlevy as Joe McClure and Richard Conte as Mr. Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Big Combo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Combo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Combo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Combo (1955)?
- In US, The Big Combo is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Combo worth watching?
- The Big Combo holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Big Combo?
- The Big Combo stars Cornel Wilde, Jean Wallace, Brian Donlevy, Richard Conte and Lee Van Cleef.
- When was The Big Combo released?
- The Big Combo was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.