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4.9 / 10(9 votes)IMDb19331h 2mUnited States of America

The Big Chance

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Synopsis

Gangsters try to get a boxer to throw an important fight.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 28, 1933

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Albert Herman
Screenplay & Story
Mauri Grashin
Original Score
Bernard B. Brown, Norman Spencer
Original Title
The Big Chance
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 2m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Albert Herman

Screenplay & Story

Mauri Grashin

Original Score & Music

Bernard B. Brown, Norman Spencer

Director of Photography

George Meehan

Film Editing

Jack Bruggy

Producers

Morris Shiller

Department Leadership Roster

Albert Herman

Albert Herman

Director

Jack Bruggy

Editor

Morris Shiller

Producer

Mauri Grashin

Mauri Grashin

Writer

George Meehan

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Big Chance.

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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?

Gangsters try to get a boxer to throw an important fight.

Who directed The Big Chance?

The Big Chance was directed by Albert Herman.

Who stars in The Big Chance?

The principal cast of The Big Chance includes John Darrow, Merna Kennedy, Natalie Moorhead, Mickey Rooney, Matthew Betz.

When was The Big Chance released and how long is it?

The Big Chance was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.

Who composed the musical score for The Big Chance?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Chance was composed by Bernard B. Brown, Norman Spencer.