

The Big Shot
HUMPHREY BOGART as the Last of the Racket Barons... the Big Shot of 'em all!
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$417000
Revenue
$1783000
Runtime
82 min
Release Date
1942-06-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
19
Vote Average
6.3
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)
Dorothy Kelly
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