The Big Shot
"HUMPHREY BOGART as the Last of the Racket Barons... the Big Shot of 'em all!"
Originally released in 1942. The Big Shot is a crime/drama film. directed by Lewis Seiler. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Irene Manning, and Richard Travis
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 13, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (21 votes)
Budget
$417K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
4.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Joseph 'Duke' Berne
Irene Manning
as Lorna Fleming
Richard Travis
as George Anderson
Susan Peters
as Ruth Carter
Stanley Ridges
as Martin T. Fleming, Attorney
Minor Watson
as Warden George Booth
Chick Chandler
as Frank 'Dancer' Smith
Joe Downing
as Frenchy
Howard Da Silva
as Sandor
Murray Alper
as Quinto, a Convict
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $417,000
- Revenue
- $1,783,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 jo...
Who directed The Big Shot?
The Big Shot was directed by Lewis Seiler.
How long is The Big Shot?
The Big Shot has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Big Shot released?
The Big Shot was released on June 13, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Shot?
The main cast of The Big Shot includes Humphrey Bogart, Irene Manning, Richard Travis, Susan Peters, Stanley Ridges.