The Big Shot (1942): Cast & Where to Watch
The Big Shot is a 1942 crime drama directed by Lewis Seiler, starring Humphrey Bogart as Joseph 'Duke' Berne, Eleanor Parker and John Hamilton. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes. Stream it on Cineverse and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Big Shot About?
The premise of The Big Shot without spoilers.
HUMPHREY BOGART plays Duke Berne, once the top racketeer known as the “big shot” but now a three‑time loser. He avoids returning to crime because a fourth conviction would bring a life sentence, yet his haunted past and relentless pressure from old associates draw him into scheming an armored‑car robbery.
The Big Shot Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- crooked lawyer
- revenge
- cigarette smoking
- deception
- retribution
- revenge seeker
- false accusation
- set up
- prison
- escape from prison
- car chase
- prison warden
+17 more Show fewer
- prison show
- damsel in distress
- stoolie
- reprisal
- dire straits
- ruse
- slang
- despair
- racketeer
- armored car robbery
- ex convict
- resolvement
- reformation
- song
- remorse
- car
- show
Where to Watch The Big Shot
Stream it on Cineverse and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Big Shot Cast & Characters
Humphrey Bogart leads the cast as Joseph 'Duke' Berne, with Eleanor Parker as Telephone Operator (voice) and John Hamilton as Judge. Directed by Lewis Seiler; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lewis Seiler
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Humphrey Bogart as Joseph 'Duke' Berne -
Eleanor Parker as Telephone Operator (voice) - John Hamilton as Judge
- Frank Mayo as Doctor (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Big Shot
· 14 more- John Ridgely Tim
- Murray Alper Quinto, a Convict
- Virginia Brissac Mrs. Booth
- Minor Watson Warden George Booth
- Joe King Prosecutor Toohey
- Chick Chandler Frank 'Dancer' Smith
- Stanley Ridges Martin T. Fleming, Attorney
- Howard Da Silva Sandor
- Roland Drew Faye
- Joe Downing Frenchy
- Richard Travis George Anderson
- Susan Peters Ruth Carter
- Irene Manning Lorna Fleming
- Dorothy Kelly
The Big Shot Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Big Shot.
Cars in The Big Shot
12 cars on screen, including the 1941 Buick Century and the 1940 Buick Limited.
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1941 Buick Century Important role -
1940 Buick Limited Important role -
1941 Buick Limited Important role -
Harley-Davidson EL Police Special Important role
The Big Shot Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Der große Gangster” and “Il terrore di Chicago”.
- Also known as
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- Der große Gangster
- Il terrore di Chicago
- Un gángster sin destino
- Важная шишка
- Le caïd
- O Manda-Chuva
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The Big Shot FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Big Shot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Big Shot?
The Big Shot runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Big Shot released?
The Big Shot was released on June 13, 1942.
Who directed The Big Shot?
The Big Shot was directed by Lewis Seiler.
More films by Lewis Seiler Who is in the cast of The Big Shot?
The Big Shot stars Humphrey Bogart as Joseph 'Duke' Berne, Eleanor Parker as Telephone Operator (voice) and John Hamilton as Judge, among 18 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Big Shot?
In the US, The Big Shot is streaming on Cineverse, Fawesome and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Big Shot have a post-credit scene?
No. The Big Shot has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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