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The Big Clock
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The Big Clock

1948-03-18 · 95 min · ★ 7.3

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.

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Directors
John Farrow
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Ray MillandRay MillandGeorge Stroud
Charles LaughtonCharles LaughtonEarl Janoth
Maureen O'SullivanMaureen O'SullivanGeorgette Stroud
George MacreadyGeorge MacreadySteve Hagen
Rita JohnsonRita JohnsonPauline York
Elsa LanchesterElsa LanchesterLouise Patterson
Harold VermilyeaHarold VermilyeaDon Klausmeyer
Dan TobinDan TobinRoy Cordette
Harry MorganHarry MorganBill Womack
Richard WebbRichard WebbNat Sperling
Elaine RileyElaine RileyLily Gold
Luis van RootenLuis van RootenEdwin Orlin
Lloyd CorriganLloyd CorriganMcKinley
Frank OrthFrank OrthBurt
Margaret FieldMargaret FieldSecond Secretary
Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtSidney Kislav
Henri LetondalHenri LetondalAntique Dealer
Douglas SpencerDouglas SpencerBert Finch
Bobby WatsonBobby WatsonMorton Spalding
B.G. NormanB.G. NormanGeorge Jr.

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