The Big Tip Off
“HE KNOWS EVERYTHING THE UNDERWORLD DOES!”
Synopsis
A newspaper man uses a mobster's tips to get the scoop on gangster activities.
Top Cast
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Richard Conte
Johnny Denton
Constance Smith
Penny Conroy
Bruce Bennett
Bob Gilmore
Cathy Downs
Sister Mary Joan of Arc
James Millican
Det. Lt. George East
Dick Benedict
Hood #1
Sam Flint
Father Kearney
Mary Carroll
Sister Superior
Murray Alper
Dan Curry - Gambler
Lela Bliss
Mrs. Marshall
Spade Cooley
Spade
Harry Guardino
Hood #2
Ginny Jackson
Ginny
Virginia Carroll
Mrs. Curry
George Sanders
Television Announcer (uncredited)
G. Pat Collins
Bartender at Scoop's (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Fisher
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- The Big Tip Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- William F. Broidy Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Steve Fisher
Edward J. Kay
John J. Martin
Chandler House, Ace Herman
William F. Broidy
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Chandler House
Editor
Steve Fisher
Writer
Ace Herman
Editor
John J. Martin
Director of Photography
Edward J. Kay
Original Music Composer
William F. Broidy
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Tip Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Tip Off about?
A newspaper man uses a mobster's tips to get the scoop on gangster activities.
Who directed The Big Tip Off?
The Big Tip Off was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in The Big Tip Off?
The principal cast of The Big Tip Off includes Richard Conte, Constance Smith, Bruce Bennett, Cathy Downs, James Millican.
When was The Big Tip Off released and how long is it?
The Big Tip Off was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Tip Off?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Tip Off was composed by Edward J. Kay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Tip Off?
The Big Tip Off holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).