The Big Game
“YOU'LL CHEER!”
Synopsis
A quarterback stands against gangsters out to control the college sports scene.
Top Cast
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Phillip Huston
Clark Jenkins
June Travis
Margaret Anthony
James Gleason
George Scott
Bruce Cabot
Cal Calhoun
Andy Devine
Pop Andrews
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Pete Jenkins
John Arledge
Spike Adams
C. Henry Gordon
Brad Anthony
Ward Bond
Gambler
Dick Elliott
Lowell
Billy Gilbert
Fisher
Barbara Pepper
Lois
Jack Adair
Charlie - Kidnap Henchman Answering Door
Wade Boteler
Kidnap Henchman
Harry Bowen
Gambler Betting $500
Lynton Brent
Broadcaster
Don Brodie
Henchman with Blackie
Red Cagle
Red Cagle - Football Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Nichols Jr., Edward Killy
- Screenplay & Story
- Irwin Shaw
- Original Title
- The Big Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Nichols Jr., Edward Killy
Irwin Shaw, Francis Wallace
Harry J. Wild
Frederic Knudtson
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
George Nichols Jr.
Director
Edward Killy
Director
Irwin Shaw
Screenplay
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Game about?
A quarterback stands against gangsters out to control the college sports scene.
Who directed The Big Game?
The Big Game was directed by George Nichols Jr., Edward Killy.
Who stars in The Big Game?
The principal cast of The Big Game includes Phillip Huston, June Travis, James Gleason, Bruce Cabot, Andy Devine.
When was The Big Game released and how long is it?
The Big Game was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Game?
The Big Game holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).