The Big Combo
“The Most Startling Story The Screen Has Ever Dared Reveal!”
Synopsis
Police Lt. Leonard Diamond vies to bring a clever, well connected, and sadistic gangster to justice all the while obsessing over the gangster's girlfriend.
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The Big Combo - Opening
Type: Clip • Published 2010-11-08
Top Cast
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Cornel Wilde
Leonard Diamond
Jean Wallace
Susan Lowell
Brian Donlevy
Joe McClure
Richard Conte
Mr. Brown
Lee Van Cleef
Fante
Earl Holliman
Mingo
Robert Middleton
Police Capt. Peterson
Helen Walker
Alicia Brown
Jay Adler
Detective Sam Hill
John Hoyt
Nils Dreyer
Ted de Corsia
Ralph Bettini
Helene Stanton
Rita
Roy Gordon
Audubon
Baynes Barron
Young detective
James McCallion
Frank - Lab technician
Tony Michaels
Photo technician
Rita Gould
Nurse
Bruce Sharpe
Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yordan
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- The Big Combo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Security Pictures, Theodora Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph H. Lewis
Philip Yordan
David Raksin
John Alton
Robert S. Eisen
Sidney Harmon, Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph H. Lewis
Director
Philip Yordan
Writer
Sidney Harmon
Producer
John Alton
Director of Photography
Robert S. Eisen
Editor
Rudi Feld
Production Design
Don Loper
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Combo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Combo about?
Police Lt. Leonard Diamond vies to bring a clever, well connected, and sadistic gangster to justice all the while obsessing over the gangster's girlfriend.
Who directed The Big Combo?
The Big Combo was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
Who stars in The Big Combo?
The principal cast of The Big Combo includes Cornel Wilde, Jean Wallace, Brian Donlevy, Richard Conte, Lee Van Cleef.
When was The Big Combo released and how long is it?
The Big Combo was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Combo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Combo was composed by David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Combo?
The Big Combo holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).