The Big Shot
“HUMPHREY BOGART as the Last of the Racket Barons... the Big Shot of 'em all!”
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.
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The Big Shot trailer. Humphrey Bogart
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-29
Top Cast
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Humphrey Bogart
Joseph 'Duke' Berne
Irene Manning
Lorna Fleming
Richard Travis
George Anderson
Susan Peters
Ruth Carter
Stanley Ridges
Martin T. Fleming, Attorney
Minor Watson
Warden George Booth
Chick Chandler
Frank 'Dancer' Smith
Joe Downing
Frenchy
Howard Da Silva
Sandor
Murray Alper
Quinto, a Convict
Roland Drew
Faye
John Ridgely
Tim
Joe King
Prosecutor Toohey
John Hamilton
Judge
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Booth
Eleanor Parker
Telephone Operator (voice)
Frank Mayo
Doctor (uncredited)
Dorothy Kelly
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$417K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.28x
+$1.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Fuchs, Abem Finkel, Bertram Millhauser
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- The Big Shot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $417K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Daniel Fuchs, Abem Finkel, Bertram Millhauser
Adolph Deutsch
Sidney Hickox
Jack Killifer
Walter MacEwen
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
Daniel Fuchs
Writer
Abem Finkel
Writer
Bertram Millhauser
Writer
Walter MacEwen
Producer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Jack Killifer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Shot
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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 joins in planning an armoured car robbery.
Who directed The Big Shot?
The Big Shot was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in The Big Shot?
The principal cast of The Big Shot includes Humphrey Bogart, Irene Manning, Richard Travis, Susan Peters, Stanley Ridges.
When was The Big Shot released and how long is it?
The Big Shot was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Big Shot?
The Big Shot had a reported production budget of $417K and grossed $1.8M at the worldwide box office (4.28 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Big Shot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Shot was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Shot?
The Big Shot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).