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The Big Chance
The Big Chance

The Big Chance

They gambled with danger and lost...

Genres

Crime

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A clerk sees his big chance to escape a humdrum existence, but his resolve is tested as many unexpected obstacles arise.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

3.5/10

Release Date

01 September 1957

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Adrienne Corri

Adrienne Corri

Diana Maxwell

William Russell

William Russell

Bill Anderson

Ian Colin

Ian Colin

Adam Maxwell

Penelope Bartley

Penelope Bartley

Betty Anderson

Ferdy Mayne

Ferdy Mayne

Dimitri Aperghis

John Rae

John Rae

Mr. Jarvis

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Miss Jessop

Douglas Ives

Douglas Ives

Stan Willett

Doris Yorke

Doris Yorke

Mrs. Willett

John Walters

John Walters

Customs Man

Reginald Hearne

Reginald Hearne

Customs Official

Edwin Richfield

Edwin Richfield

Café Owner

Peter Swanwick

Peter Swanwick

Passport Official

Howard Lang

Howard Lang

Saw Mill Man

Richard Shaw

Richard Shaw

Airport Official

Robert Raglan

Robert Raglan

Police Inspector

Edgar Driver

Edgar Driver

Caretaker

Jessica Cairns

Jessica Cairns

Girl at Door

Beth Rogan

Beth Rogan

Nurse

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