The Big Operator
“Goons! Torch Killers! Labor Racketeers!”
Synopsis
A power-mad union boss resorts to murder to eliminate witnesses scheduled to testify against him.
Top Cast
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Mickey Rooney
Little Joe Braun
Mamie Van Doren
Mary Gibson
Steve Cochran
Bill Gibson
Mel Tormé
Fred McAfee
Jim Backus
Cliff Heldon
Jackie Coogan
Ed Brannell
Ray Danton
Oscar Wetzel
Ray Anthony
Slim Clayburn
Charles Chaplin, Jr.
Bill Tragg
Billy Daniels
Tony Webson
Jay North
Timmy Gibson
Lawrence Dobkin
Phil Cernak
Ziva Rodann
Alice McAfee
Leo Gordon
Danny Sacanzi
Don 'Red' Barry
Detective Sergeant
Joey Forman
Ray Bailey
Maila Nurmi
Gina
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles F. Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Allen Rivkin, Robert Smith
- Original Score
- Van Alexander
- Original Title
- The Big Operator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Fryman Enterprises, Albert Zugsmith Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles F. Haas
Allen Rivkin, Robert Smith, Paul Gallico
Van Alexander
Ben Lewis
Albert Zugsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Charles F. Haas
Director
Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
Robert Smith
Screenplay
Albert Zugsmith
Producer
Ben Lewis
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Operator
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Operator about?
A power-mad union boss resorts to murder to eliminate witnesses scheduled to testify against him.
Who directed The Big Operator?
The Big Operator was directed by Charles F. Haas.
Who stars in The Big Operator?
The principal cast of The Big Operator includes Mickey Rooney, Mamie Van Doren, Steve Cochran, Mel Tormé, Jim Backus.
When was The Big Operator released and how long is it?
The Big Operator was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Operator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Operator was composed by Van Alexander.