Movie·1942·1h 22m
The Big Shot
HUMPHREY BOGART as the Last of the Racket Barons... the Big Shot of 'em all!
Directed By
Lewis Seiler
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Bertram Millhauser, Abem Finkel, Daniel Fuchs
Producer
Walter MacEwen
Cinematography
Sidney Hickox
Music
Adolph Deutsch
Editor
Jack Killifer
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
24 votes
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Cast
Humphrey Bogart
Joseph 'Duke' Berne
Irene Manning
Lorna Fleming
Richard Travis
George Anderson
Susan Peters
Ruth Carter
Stanley Ridges
Martin T. Fleming, Attorney
Minor Watson
Warden George Booth
Chick Chandler
Frank 'Dancer' Smith
Joe Downing
Frenchy
Howard Da Silva
Sandor
Murray Alper
Quinto, a Convict
Roland Drew
Faye
John Ridgely
Tim
Joe King
Prosecutor Toohey
John Hamilton
Judge
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Booth
Eleanor Parker
Telephone Operator (voice)
Frank Mayo
Doctor (uncredited)
Dorothy Kelly
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