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Adventure drama

The Big Game (1973): Cast

The Big Game (1973) movie poster

The Big Game is a 1973 adventure drama directed by Robert Day, starring Ray Milland as Pete Handley, Cameron Mitchell and Romano Puppo. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Big Game (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Robert Day
Genres
Adventure , Sci-Fi , Action , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Big Game About?

The premise of The Big Game without spoilers.

Two soldiers of fortune are hired by an inventor to protect him and his invention, a radar-like machine that is capable of controlling armies and forcing them to fight.

The Big Game Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • mercenary
  • tank
  • hong kong china
  • rivalry
  • policeman
  • investigation
  • plot
  • son
  • female spy
  • espionage
  • seductress
  • rescue mission
+18 more
  • mistaken identity
  • fight in bathroom
  • ship
  • blackmail
  • seduction
  • kidnapped son
  • partner partner relationship
  • mind control
  • brainwashing
  • hallucinating
  • battle
  • army unit
  • mind control device
  • radar
  • bodyguard
  • mad scientist
  • hired gun
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Big Game Cast & Characters

Ray Milland leads the cast as Pete Handley, with Cameron Mitchell as Bruno Carstens and Romano Puppo as Alberto. Directed by Robert Day; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Big Game

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From the director

More from Robert Day

More films directed by Robert Day: Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor, Higher Ground, The Quick and the Dead and Diary of a Perfect Murder.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in The Big Game

19 cars on screen, including the 1962 Acadian Beaumont and the 1957 Dodge Kingsway.

All 19 cars
  • 1962 Acadian Beaumont in The Big Game 1962 Acadian Beaumont Minor role
  • 1957 Dodge Kingsway in The Big Game 1957 Dodge Kingsway Minor role
  • 1969 Fiat 124 in The Big Game 1969 Fiat 124 Minor role
  • 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 in The Big Game 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Minor role
Details

The Big Game Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Todesgrüße von Gamma 03” and “La macchina della violenza”.

Also known as
  • Todesgrüße von Gamma 03
  • La macchina della violenza

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FAQ

The Big Game FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Big Game, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Big Game?

The Big Game runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Big Game released?

The Big Game was released on April 2, 1973.

Who directed The Big Game?

The Big Game was directed by Robert Day.

More films by Robert Day

Who is in the cast of The Big Game?

The Big Game stars Ray Milland as Pete Handley, Cameron Mitchell as Bruno Carstens and Romano Puppo as Alberto, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Big Game have a post-credit scene?

No. The Big Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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