Big Town Czar
"DICTATOR... Of The Sinister Empire Behind The Big City's Bright Lights!"
Originally released in 1939. Big Town Czar is a mystery film. directed by Arthur Lubin. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barton MacLane, Tom Brown, and Eve Arden
Synopsis
When gangster Phil Daley gets rid of his chief Paul Burgess he has everything that money can buy, except the respect of his parents and his sweetheart Susan Warren. His younger brother Danny quits college and forces Phil to make him part of the gang. The overly-ambitious Danny fixes a prize-fight on which rival gang-leader Mike Luger loses heavily and, thinking that Phil has double-crossed him, sends gunmen out to kill Phil. They kill Danny instead and the frightened Phil flees to a country hideout. His chief lieutenant, Sid Travis, sets a trap for Phil when he returns.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Town Czar about?
When gangster Phil Daley gets rid of his chief Paul Burgess he has everything that money can buy, except the respect of his parents and his sweetheart Susan Warren. His younger brother Danny quits ...
Who directed Big Town Czar?
Big Town Czar was directed by Arthur Lubin.
How long is Big Town Czar?
Big Town Czar has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Big Town Czar released?
Big Town Czar was released on May 3, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Town Czar?
The main cast of Big Town Czar includes Barton MacLane, Tom Brown, Eve Arden, Jack La Rue, Frank Jenks.