The Big Shot (1942)

6.4/10 82 min Crime Drama

Overview

Duke Berne, former big shot but now a three-time loser, fears returning to crime because a fourth conviction will mean a life sentence. Finally, haunted by his past and goaded by his cohorts, he joins in planning an armoured car robbery.

Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Joseph 'Duke' Berne

Irene Manning

Lorna Fleming

Richard Travis

George Anderson

Susan Peters

Ruth Carter

Stanley Ridges

Martin T. Fleming, Attorney

Minor Watson

Warden George Booth

Chick Chandler

Frank 'Dancer' Smith

Joe Downing

Frenchy

Howard Da Silva

Sandor

Murray Alper

Quinto, a Convict

Roland Drew

Faye

John Ridgely

Tim

Joe King

Prosecutor Toohey

John Hamilton

Judge

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Booth

Eleanor Parker

Telephone Operator (voice)

Frank Mayo

Doctor (uncredited)

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