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The Big Combo (1955)
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A police lt. is ordered to stop investigating deadly crime boss Mr. Brown, because he hasn't been able to get any hard evidence against him. He then goes after Brown's girlfriend who despises him, for information instead. Director:Joseph H. Lewis |
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| Cornel Wilde | ... |
Police Lt. Leonard Diamond
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Richard Conte | ... | |
| Brian Donlevy | ... |
Joe McClure
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| Jean Wallace | ... |
Susan Lowell
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Robert Middleton | ... |
Police Capt. Peterson
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| Lee Van Cleef | ... |
Fante
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Earl Holliman | ... |
Mingo
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Helen Walker | ... |
Alicia Brown
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Jay Adler | ... |
Detective Sam Hill
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John Hoyt | ... |
Nils Dreyer
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Ted de Corsia | ... |
Ralph Bettini
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Helene Stanton | ... |
Rita
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Roy Gordon | ... |
Audubon
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Whit Bissell | ... |
Doctor
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Steve Mitchell | ... |
Bennie Smith, Boxer
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Storyline
Police Lt. Diamond is told to close his surveillance of suspected mob boss Mr. Brown because it's costing the department too much money with no results. Diamond makes one last attempt to uncover evidence against Brown by going to Brown's girlfriend, Susan Lowell. Written by Norman L Cook <cook@ssdgwy.mdc.com>
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Leonard Diamond: Alright, take him out, Sam.
Sam Hill: To the bullpen?
Leonard Diamond: No, back to the gutter.
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Jack Palance was originally hired for the role of "Mr. Brown", but after clashing with the producers, he left the production. Before leaving he recommended they hire Richard Conte to replace him, which they did. See more »Goofs
Continuity: In the scene where Susan is having a drink in her apartment, there are shadows of plant leaves on a door in the background. However when Mr Brown comes in via another door, these shadows have vanished in the ensuing shots. See more »Quotes
Mr. Brown: Book me, Small Change.Leonard Diamond: Alright, take him out, Sam.
Sam Hill: To the bullpen?
Leonard Diamond: No, back to the gutter.
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