The Big Frame (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1952, The Big Frame is a drama and mystery film directed by David MacDonald, running about 67 minutes. “Six blacked-out hours that branded him KILLER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-GI wakes up with blood on his clothes in a strange hotel room. He can't remember the night before but he later finds out that a man he got into a fight with earlier in the night was murdered.
Who’s in it. The Big Frame stars Mark Stevens as Paul Smith, Jean Kent as Louise Parker, Garry Marsh as Insp. Foster and John Bentley as Clark Sutton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Big Frame has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB 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 Frame page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Frame tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Frame (1952)?
- In GB, The Big Frame 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 Frame worth watching?
- The Big Frame holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Frame?
- The Big Frame stars Mark Stevens, Jean Kent, Garry Marsh, John Bentley and Jack Lambert.
- When was The Big Frame released?
- The Big Frame was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.