The Big Hangover
“Van's New Girl - What a Dish!”
Synopsis
A young law school graduate is hired by a prestigious firm, but he neglects to inform them he is allergic to even a single whiff of alcohol.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Preview Clip | The Big Hangover | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2011-10-22
Top Cast
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Van Johnson
David Maldon
Elizabeth Taylor
Mary Belney
Leon Ames
Carl Bellcap
Gene Lockhart
Charles Parkford
Percy Waram
John Belney
Fay Holden
Martha Belney
Edgar Buchanan
Uncle Fred Mahoney
Selena Royle
Kate Mahoney
Rosemary DeCamp
Claire Bellcap
Philip Ahn
Dr. Lee
Gordon Richards
Williams
Matt Moore
Rumlie
Pierre Watkin
Samuel C. Long
Russell Hicks
Steve Hughes
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.58x
+$600K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Krasna
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Krasna
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- The Big Hangover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Krasna
Norman Krasna
Adolph Deutsch
George J. Folsey
Fredrick Y. Smith
Norman Krasna
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Krasna
Director
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
Norman Krasna
Producer
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Norman Krasna
Writer
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 Hangover
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Hangover about?
A young law school graduate is hired by a prestigious firm, but he neglects to inform them he is allergic to even a single whiff of alcohol.
Who directed The Big Hangover?
The Big Hangover was directed by Norman Krasna.
Who stars in The Big Hangover?
The principal cast of The Big Hangover includes Van Johnson, Elizabeth Taylor, Leon Ames, Gene Lockhart, Percy Waram.
When was The Big Hangover released and how long is it?
The Big Hangover was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Big Hangover?
The Big Hangover had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (1.58 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Big Hangover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Hangover was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Hangover?
The Big Hangover holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).