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The Big Tip Off (1955)

Movie ★ 7.0 78 min

Crime

A newspaper man uses a mobster's tips to get the scoop on gangster activities.

Steve Fisher Writer Frank McDonald Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 20, 1955
Runtime
78 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0047881
Language
Studio
William F. Broidy Pictures Corporation

Themes

Cast

Richard Conte Richard Conte Johnny Denton Constance Smith Constance Smith Penny Conroy Bruce Bennett Bruce Bennett Bob Gilmore Cathy Downs Cathy Downs Sister Mary Joan of Arc James Millican James Millican Det. Lt. George East Dick Benedict Hood #1 Sam Flint Sam Flint Father Kearney Mary Carroll Sister Superior Murray Alper Murray Alper Dan Curry - Gambler Lela Bliss Lela Bliss Mrs. Marshall Spade Cooley Spade Cooley Spade Harry Guardino Harry Guardino Hood #2 Ginny Jackson Ginny Virginia Carroll Virginia Carroll Mrs. Curry George Sanders Television Announcer (uncredited) G. Pat Collins G. Pat Collins Bartender at Scoop's (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Tip Off about?
A newspaper man uses a mobster's tips to get the scoop on gangster activities.
Who directed The Big Tip Off?
The Big Tip Off was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in The Big Tip Off?
The Big Tip Off stars Richard Conte, Constance Smith, Bruce Bennett, Cathy Downs.
When was The Big Tip Off released?
The Big Tip Off is a 1955 crime film.
Where can I watch The Big Tip Off?
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