The Big Chance
“They gambled with danger and lost...”
Synopsis
A clerk sees his big chance to escape a humdrum existence, but his resolve is tested as many unexpected obstacles arise.
Top Cast
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Adrienne Corri
Diana Maxwell
William Russell
Bill Anderson
Ian Colin
Adam Maxwell
Penelope Bartley
Betty Anderson
Ferdy Mayne
Dimitri Aperghis
John Rae
Mr. Jarvis
Mary Jones
Miss Jessop
Douglas Ives
Stan Willett
Doris Yorke
Mrs. Willett
John Walters
Customs Man
Reginald Hearne
Customs Official
Edwin Richfield
Café Owner
Peter Swanwick
Passport Official
Howard Lang
Saw Mill Man
Richard Shaw
Airport Official
Robert Raglan
Police Inspector
Edgar Driver
Caretaker
Jessica Cairns
Girl at Door
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Graham Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara S. Harper, Peter Graham Scott
- Original Title
- The Big Chance
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Major Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Graham Scott
Barbara S. Harper, Peter Graham Scott
Walter J. Harvey
Tom Simpson
John Temple-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Graham Scott
Writer
Peter Graham Scott
Director
Tom Simpson
Editor
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
John Temple-Smith
Producer
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Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Chance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Chance about?
A clerk sees his big chance to escape a humdrum existence, but his resolve is tested as many unexpected obstacles arise.
Who directed The Big Chance?
The Big Chance was directed by Peter Graham Scott.
Who stars in The Big Chance?
The principal cast of The Big Chance includes Adrienne Corri, William Russell, Ian Colin, Penelope Bartley, Ferdy Mayne.
When was The Big Chance released and how long is it?
The Big Chance was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 59m.