Big Town Scandal (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1948, Big Town Scandal is a crime film directed by William C. Thomas, running about 60 minutes. “It's Bullets vs. Basketball... as Steve Wilson Fights a Juvenile Crime Wave!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crusading editor and his star reporter aid underprivileged youths and crack down on racketeers out to fix basketball.
Who’s in it. Big Town Scandal stars Phillip Reed as Steve Wilson, Hillary Brooke as Lorelei Kilbourne, Stanley Clements as Tommy Malone and Darryl Hickman as Harold 'Skinny' Peters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Big Town Scandal 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 Big Town Scandal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Town Scandal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Town Scandal (1948)?
- In US, Big Town Scandal 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 Big Town Scandal worth watching?
- Big Town Scandal holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Town Scandal?
- Big Town Scandal stars Phillip Reed, Hillary Brooke, Stanley Clements, Darryl Hickman and Carl Switzer.
- When was Big Town Scandal released?
- Big Town Scandal was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.