The Big Clock
“The Strangest and Most Savage Manhunt in History!”
Synopsis
George Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor, has to postpone a vacation with his wife - again - when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss to find the killer. As the investigation proceeds to its conclusion, Stroud must try to disrupt his ordinarily brilliant investigative team as they increasingly build evidence that he is the killer.
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The Big Clock Trailer 1948Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-21
Top Cast
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Ray Milland
George Stroud
Charles Laughton
Earl Janoth
Maureen O'Sullivan
Georgette Stroud
George Macready
Steve Hagen
Rita Johnson
Pauline York
Elsa Lanchester
Louise Patterson
Harold Vermilyea
Don Klausmeyer
Dan Tobin
Roy Cordette
Harry Morgan
Bill Womack
Richard Webb
Nat Sperling
Elaine Riley
Lily Gold
Luis van Rooten
Edwin Orlin
Lloyd Corrigan
McKinley
Frank Orth
Burt
Margaret Field
Second Secretary
Philip Van Zandt
Sidney Kislav
Henri Letondal
Antique Dealer
Douglas Spencer
Bert Finch
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 25, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Latimer
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Big Clock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Jonathan Latimer, Kenneth Fearing
Victor Young
John F. Seitz
LeRoy Stone
Richard Maibaum
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
Jonathan Latimer
Screenplay
LeRoy Stone
Editor
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Richard Maibaum
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Clock
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What is The Big Clock about?
George Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor, has to postpone a vacation with his wife - again - when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss to find the killer. As the investigation proceeds to its conclusion, Stroud must try to disrupt his ordinarily brilliant investigative team as they increasingly build evidence that he is the killer.
Who directed The Big Clock?
The Big Clock was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in The Big Clock?
The principal cast of The Big Clock includes Ray Milland, Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan, George Macready, Rita Johnson.
When was The Big Clock released and how long is it?
The Big Clock was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Clock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Clock was composed by Victor Young.
Is The Big Clock based on a book or true story?
The Big Clock is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kenneth Fearing".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Clock?
The Big Clock holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).