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The Big Clock (1948)

Movie ★ 7.3 95 min

Crime Thriller

George Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor, has to postpone a vacation with his wife - again - when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss to find the killer. As the investigation proceeds to its conclusion, Stroud must try to disrupt his ordinarily brilliant investigative team as they increasingly build evidence that he is the killer.

John Farrow Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 18, 1948
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0040160
Country
United States
Language
English, Italian
Studio
Paramount Pictures

Themes

Cast

Ray Milland Ray Milland George Stroud Charles Laughton Charles Laughton Earl Janoth Maureen O'Sullivan Maureen O'Sullivan Georgette Stroud George Macready George Macready Steve Hagen Rita Johnson Rita Johnson Pauline York Elsa Lanchester Elsa Lanchester Louise Patterson Harold Vermilyea Harold Vermilyea Don Klausmeyer Dan Tobin Dan Tobin Roy Cordette Harry Morgan Harry Morgan Bill Womack Richard Webb Richard Webb Nat Sperling Elaine Riley Elaine Riley Lily Gold Luis van Rooten Luis van Rooten Edwin Orlin Lloyd Corrigan Lloyd Corrigan McKinley Frank Orth Frank Orth Burt Margaret Field Margaret Field Second Secretary Philip Van Zandt Philip Van Zandt Sidney Kislav Henri Letondal Henri Letondal Antique Dealer Douglas Spencer Douglas Spencer Bert Finch

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Clock about?
George Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor, has to postpone a vacation with his wife - again - when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss to find the killer. As the investigation proceeds to its conclusion, Stroud must try to disrupt his ordinarily brilliant investigative team as they increasingly build evidence that he is the killer.
Who directed The Big Clock?
The Big Clock was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in The Big Clock?
The Big Clock stars Ray Milland, Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan, George Macready.
When was The Big Clock released?
The Big Clock is a 1948 crime, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Big Clock?
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