The Big Frame (1952): Cast
The Big Frame is a 1952 mystery drama directed by David Macdonald, starring Duncan Lamont as Bristow, Dianne Foster and Sam Kydd. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- David Macdonald
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Tempean Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Big Frame About?
The premise of The Big Frame without spoilers.
After a six‑hour blackout brands him a killer, an ex‑GI awakens in an unfamiliar hotel room, his clothes stained with blood. He has no memory of the night’s events, but soon discovers that a man he fought earlier has been murdered, plunging him into a desperate hunt for the truth.
The Big Frame Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- frame up
- pilot
- soldier
- murder
The Big Frame Cast & Characters
Duncan Lamont leads the cast as Bristow, with Dianne Foster as Dianne Wrigley and Sam Kydd as Fred, mechanic at Bristow & Brown. Directed by David Macdonald; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Macdonald
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Duncan Lamont as Bristow -
Dianne Foster as Dianne Wrigley - Sam Kydd as Fred, mechanic at Bristow & Brown
- Jack Lambert as John Parker
Also Starring in The Big Frame
· 15 more- Thora Hird Hotel Maid
- Hal Osmond Garage Attendant
- John Horsley Brown
- John Harvey Kenneth Peters
- Cyril Smith Det. Sgt. Roper
- Garry Marsh Insp. Foster
- Mark Stevens Paul Smith
- Ballard Berkeley Doctor
- Jean Kent Louise Parker
- John Gabriel Barman
- John Bentley Clark Sutton
- Alastair Hunter Commissionaire
- Bryan Coleman Tom Wrigley
- Leslie Perrins Dr. Derek Morrison
- Eric Dodson Reunion Guest
More from David Macdonald
More films directed by David Macdonald: The Moonraker, Jack the Ripper, Small Hotel and Devil Girl from Mars.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Big Clock, Frame Up and Framed for Murder.
The Big Frame FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Big Frame, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Big Frame?
The Big Frame runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was The Big Frame released?
The Big Frame was released on September 1, 1952.
Who directed The Big Frame?
The Big Frame was directed by David Macdonald.
More films by David Macdonald Who is in the cast of The Big Frame?
The Big Frame stars Duncan Lamont as Bristow, Dianne Foster as Dianne Wrigley and Sam Kydd as Fred, mechanic at Bristow & Brown, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Big Frame have a post-credit scene?
No. The Big Frame has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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