Big Town After Dark (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1947, Big Town After Dark is a drama and crime film directed by William C. Thomas, running about 69 minutes. “Gambling Racket BLASTED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crusading newspaper reporter battles big-city gambling interests.
Who’s in it. Big Town After Dark stars Phillip Reed as Steve Wilson, Hillary Brooke as Lorelei Kilbourne, Richard Travis as Chuck LaRue and Ann Gillis as Susan Peabody LaRue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Big Town After Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Town After Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Town After Dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Town After Dark (1947)?
- In US, Big Town After Dark is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big Town After Dark worth watching?
- Big Town After Dark holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Town After Dark?
- Big Town After Dark stars Phillip Reed, Hillary Brooke, Richard Travis, Ann Gillis and Vince Barnett.
- When was Big Town After Dark released?
- Big Town After Dark was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.