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The Big Shot
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The Big Shot

1942-06-13 · 82 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Drama

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.

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Directors
Lewis Seiler
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 417,000
Revenue
USD 1,783,000

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartJoseph 'Duke' Berne
Irene ManningIrene ManningLorna Fleming
Richard TravisRichard TravisGeorge Anderson
Susan PetersSusan PetersRuth Carter
Stanley RidgesStanley RidgesMartin T. Fleming, Attorney
Minor WatsonMinor WatsonWarden George Booth
Chick ChandlerChick ChandlerFrank 'Dancer' Smith
Joe DowningJoe DowningFrenchy
Howard Da SilvaHoward Da SilvaSandor
Murray AlperMurray AlperQuinto, a Convict
Roland DrewRoland DrewFaye
John RidgelyJohn RidgelyTim
Joe KingJoe KingProsecutor Toohey
John HamiltonJohn HamiltonJudge
Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacMrs. Booth
Eleanor ParkerEleanor ParkerTelephone Operator (voice)
Frank MayoFrank MayoDoctor (uncredited)
Dorothy Kelly

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