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The Big Operator (1959)

1959-08-01 · 1h 31m · EN
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Goons! Torch Killers! Labor Racketeers!

A power-mad union boss resorts to murder to eliminate witnesses scheduled to testify against him. The eclectic cast includes Mickey Rooney, Mamie Van Doren, Mel Torme, Jay North, Vampira, Charles Chaplin Jr., Jackie Coogan and Norman Grabowski.

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Charles F. HaasDirector

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Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyLittle Joe BraunMamie Van DorenMamie Van DorenMary GibsonSteve CochranSteve CochranBill GibsonMel TorméMel TorméFred McAfeeJim BackusJim BackusCliff HeldonJackie CooganJackie CooganEd BrannellRay DantonRay DantonOscar WetzelVampiraVampiraGinaRay AnthonyRay AnthonySlim ClayburnCharles Chaplin, Jr.Charles Chaplin, Jr.Bill TraggBilly DanielsBilly DanielsTony WebsonJay NorthJay NorthTimmy Gibson

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MurderViolenceLabor unionNoirFilm noir

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityMurder · Violence · Labor UnionVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaDirector preference477176Actor preference233673 · 76509 · 193474

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Frequently asked questions about The Big Operator

What is The Big Operator about?

A power-mad union boss resorts to murder to eliminate witnesses scheduled to testify against him. The eclectic cast includes Mickey Rooney, Mamie Van Doren, Mel Torme, Jay North, Vampira, Charles Chaplin Jr., Jackie Coogan and Norman Grabowski.

How long is The Big Operator?

The Big Operator has a runtime of 91 minutes.