The Big Shot
Synopsis
A small-town veterinarian inherits $2 million from an uncle he barely knew. His attempts to help mankind don't go smoothly.
Top Cast
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Guy Kibbee
Dr. Bertram Simms
Cora Witherspoon
Elizabeth Simms
Dorothy Moore
Peggy Simms
Gordon Jones
Chester Scott
Russell Hicks
Martin Drake
Frank M. Thomas
A.C. Murdock
Dudley Clements
Honest John McQuade
George Irving
Police Chief
Barbara Pepper
Mamie
Tom Kennedy
Bugs
Maxine Jennings
Gloria
Willie Fung
Wu Ping
Donald Kerr
Mac
Sidney Miller
Newsboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Killy
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur T. Horman, Bert Granet
- Original Title
- The Big Shot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Killy
Arthur T. Horman, Bert Granet, Lawrence Pohle, Thomas Ahearn
Nicholas Musuraca
Jack Hively
Maury M. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Killy
Director
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
Bert Granet
Screenplay
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Maury M. Cohen
Producer
Jack Hively
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Shot
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What is The Big Shot about?
A small-town veterinarian inherits $2 million from an uncle he barely knew. His attempts to help mankind don't go smoothly.
Who directed The Big Shot?
The Big Shot was directed by Edward Killy.
Who stars in The Big Shot?
The principal cast of The Big Shot includes Guy Kibbee, Cora Witherspoon, Dorothy Moore, Gordon Jones, Russell Hicks.
When was The Big Shot released and how long is it?
The Big Shot was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Shot?
The Big Shot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).