The Big Break
Synopsis
Marty is a shipping clerk in the garment district and a wise guy trying to cut corners and get by on angles, and not very good at it. He meets Helen and decides to change his ways, but lack of patience in slow-progress jobs leads him to become involved with a neighborhood gang.
Top Cast
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James Lipton
Marty
Gaby Rodgers
Helen
Ellie Pine
Francie
Leona Powers
Mrs. Ross
David Thomas
Mr. Ross
Doug Taylor
Georgie
Art Anderson
Sleepy
Jerry Ansbacher
Bosco
Heywood Hale Broun
Hospital Clerk
Perry Bruskin
Freyer
Charles Lewis
Benny
Lou Gilbert
Charlie
Len Lesser
Hunk
Mike Lewin
Mr. Pine
Cathy Parsons
Mildred
John Pelletti
Bob
Gordon Peters
Henry Miller
Hester Sondergaard
Agency Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Strick
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Manoff
- Original Score
- Henry Brant
- Original Title
- The Big Break
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Joseph Strick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Strick
Arnold Manoff
Henry Brant
William Miller
Carl Lerner
Joseph Strick
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Lerner
Editor
Henry Brant
Original Music Composer
William Miller
Director of Photography
Joseph Strick
Director
Arnold Manoff
Screenplay
Joseph Strick
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Big Break.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Break
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Break about?
Marty is a shipping clerk in the garment district and a wise guy trying to cut corners and get by on angles, and not very good at it. He meets Helen and decides to change his ways, but lack of patience in slow-progress jobs leads him to become involved with a neighborhood gang.
Who directed The Big Break?
The Big Break was directed by Joseph Strick.
Who stars in The Big Break?
The principal cast of The Big Break includes James Lipton, Gaby Rodgers, Ellie Pine, Leona Powers, David Thomas.
When was The Big Break released and how long is it?
The Big Break was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Break?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Break was composed by Henry Brant.