Big City movie poster

Big City

"So much of happiness and heart-break...drama and romance...set to the tune of a big city...glorified by two great stars...it will bring glowing memories for years to come!"

September 3, 1937 1h 20m 7.4/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1937. Big City is a drama film. directed by Frank Borzage. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Luise Rainer, Spencer Tracy, and Charley Grapewin

Synopsis

Anna and Joe are newly married, playful and deeply in love. Joe is scraping by as cab driver in New York City during a period of corruption, mob control and violence between cab companies.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 3, 1937 88 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (5 votes)
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Budget $621K Production budget
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Box Office $1.6M 2.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$621,000
Revenue
$1,601,000

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big City about?

Anna and Joe are newly married, playful and deeply in love. Joe is scraping by as cab driver in New York City during a period of corruption, mob control and violence between cab companies.

Who directed Big City?

Big City was directed by Frank Borzage.

How long is Big City?

Big City has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Big City released?

Big City was released on September 3, 1937 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Big City?

The main cast of Big City includes Luise Rainer, Spencer Tracy, Charley Grapewin, Janet Beecher, Eddie Quillan.