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The Big Guy (1939)

APPROVED 78 min  -  Crime | Drama | Romance  -   22 December 1939 (USA)
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A man is given the choice between having fabulous wealth or saving an innocent man from the death penalty.

Director:

Arthur Lubin
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Cast

Cast overview:
Victor McLaglen Victor McLaglen ...
Warden Bill Whitlock
Jackie Cooper ...
Jimmy Hutchins
Ona Munson Ona Munson ...
Mary Whitlock
Peggy Moran Peggy Moran ...
Joan Lawson
Edward Brophy Edward Brophy ...
Dippy
Jonathan Hale Jonathan Hale ...
Jack Lang
Russell Hicks Russell Hicks ...
Lawson
Wallis Clark Wallis Clark ...
District Attorney
Alan Davis Alan Davis ...
Joe
Murray Alper Murray Alper ...
Williams
Edward Pawley Edward Pawley ...
Buckhart
George McKay George McKay ...
Buzz Miller
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Storyline

Bill Whitlock, the warden of a large prison, has a decision to make; the only way he can keep an innocent man, Jimmy Hutchins, from dying in the electric chair is to return some stolen loot that has come into his possession. It is quite a large sum, so his conscience has to work over-time, and that may not sway him, either. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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VICTOR McLAGLEN...TRiumphant again in the kind of role that made him famous! (original ad) See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Warden of the Big House See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (re-release)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Connections

Remade as Behind the High Wall (1956) See more »