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The Big Shot

NR19421h 22mLewis Seiler
IMDb 6.7

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"HUMPHREY BOGART as the Last of the Racket Barons... the Big Shot of 'em all!"

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.

CrimeDrama
Release From PrisonPrison WardenEscaped ConvictLife SentenceArmored Car RobberyTold In FlashbackWrongful ConvictionPrison BreakFormer LoversInnocent Man Imprisoned

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What is The Big Shot (1942) 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 joins in planning an armoured car robbery.

Who stars in The Big Shot?

The Big Shot stars Humphrey Bogart (Joseph 'Duke' Berne), Irene Manning (Lorna Fleming), Richard Travis (George Anderson), Susan Peters (Ruth Carter), Stanley Ridges (Martin T. Fleming, Attorney). The film was directed by Lewis Seiler.

How long is The Big Shot?

The Big Shot has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1942. It is rated NR.

Is The Big Shot worth watching?

The Big Shot holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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