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The Big Combo

1955-02-13 · 88 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Crime

Police Lt. Leonard Diamond vies to bring a clever, well connected, and sadistic gangster to justice all the while obsessing over the gangster's girlfriend.

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Directors
Joseph H. Lewis
Production companies
Security Pictures, Theodora Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Cornel WildeCornel WildeLeonard Diamond
Jean WallaceJean WallaceSusan Lowell
Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyJoe McClure
Richard ConteRichard ConteMr. Brown
Lee Van CleefLee Van CleefFante
Earl HollimanEarl HollimanMingo
Robert MiddletonRobert MiddletonPolice Capt. Peterson
Helen WalkerHelen WalkerAlicia Brown
Jay AdlerJay AdlerDetective Sam Hill
John HoytJohn HoytNils Dreyer
Ted de CorsiaTed de CorsiaRalph Bettini
Helene StantonHelene StantonRita
Roy GordonRoy GordonAudubon
Baynes BarronBaynes BarronYoung detective
James McCallionJames McCallionFrank - Lab technician
Tony MichaelsPhoto technician
Rita GouldRita GouldNurse
Bruce SharpeDetective
Michael MarkMichael MarkFred (hotel clerk)
Donna DrewMiss Hartleby

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