The Big Guy
“BIG...With a FIST! BIG... With a GUN! BIG..With a GAL!”
Synopsis
A man is given the choice between having fabulous wealth or saving an innocent man from the death penalty.
Top Cast
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Victor McLaglen
Warden Bill Whitlock
Jackie Cooper
Jimmy Hutchins
Ona Munson
Mary Whitlock
Peggy Moran
Joan Lawson
Edward Brophy
Dippy
Jonathan Hale
Jack Lane
Russell Hicks
Lawson
Wallis Clark
District Attorney
Alan Davis
Joe
Murray Alper
Williams
Edward Pawley
Buckhart
George McKay
Buzz Miller
Edwin Stanley
Judge (uncredited)
Ben Taggart
Owner of Station (uncredited)
Fay McKenzie
Waitress (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
City Police Captain (uncredited)
Ed Cassidy
Police Captain (uncredited)
Pat Flaherty
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lester Cole
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Big Guy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Lester Cole
Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
Elwood Bredell
Philip Cahn
Burt Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Vera West
Costume Design
Arthur Lubin
Director
Burt Kelly
Producer
Lester Cole
Writer
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Philip Cahn
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Big Guy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Guy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Guy about?
A man is given the choice between having fabulous wealth or saving an innocent man from the death penalty.
Who directed The Big Guy?
The Big Guy was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in The Big Guy?
The principal cast of The Big Guy includes Victor McLaglen, Jackie Cooper, Ona Munson, Peggy Moran, Edward Brophy.
When was The Big Guy released and how long is it?
The Big Guy was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Guy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Guy was composed by Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Guy?
The Big Guy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).