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The Big Shot (1942)

NR · 1942-06-13 · 1h 22m · EN
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HUMPHREY BOGART as the Last of the Racket Barons... the Big Shot of 'em all!

Duke Berne, former big shot but now a three-time loser, fears returning to crime because a fourth conviction will mean a life sentence. Finally, haunted by his past and goaded by his cohorts, he joins in planning an armoured car robbery.

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Lewis SeilerDirectorBertram MillhauserWriterDaniel FuchsWriterAbem FinkelWriter
Budget
$417K
Box office
$1.8M

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Top billed cast

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Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartJoseph 'Duke' BerneIrene ManningIrene ManningLorna FlemingRichard TravisRichard TravisGeorge AndersonSusan PetersSusan PetersRuth CarterStanley RidgesStanley RidgesMartin T. Fleming, AttorneyMinor WatsonMinor WatsonWarden George BoothChick ChandlerChick ChandlerFrank 'Dancer' SmithJoe DowningJoe DowningFrenchyHoward Da SilvaHoward Da SilvaSandorMurray AlperMurray AlperQuinto, a ConvictRoland DrewRoland DrewFayeJohn RidgelyJohn RidgelyTim

Keywords

Armored car robbery

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityArmored Car RobberyDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference330239Actor preference249666 · 256461 · 346818

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What is The Big Shot about?

Duke Berne, former big shot but now a three-time loser, fears returning to crime because a fourth conviction will mean a life sentence. Finally, haunted by his past and goaded by his cohorts, he joins in planning an armoured car robbery.

How long is The Big Shot?

The Big Shot has a runtime of 82 minutes.