The Big Drop (1959)

A woman hires Mike to find the man who murdered who father, an experienced steeplejack and window-washer who fell 20 floors to his death. Mike's investigation shows that the murdered man ... See full summary »

Director:

Boris Sagal

Writers:

Mickey Spillane (characters), Carey Wilber,

Stars:

Darren McGavin, Peggie Castle, Bek Nelson

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Darren McGavin	...	Mike Hammer
Peggie Castle	...	Joan Barry
Bek Nelson	...	Dorothy Webb
Jan Arvan	...	Mello Taylor
Karl 'Killer' Davis	...	Jutman (as Karl Davis)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Priscilla Amidor	...	Rita

Storyline

A woman hires Mike to find the man who murdered who father, an experienced steeplejack and window-washer who fell 20 floors to his death. Mike's investigation shows that the murdered man lost a $10,000 investment with a crooked stockbroker who seems to have disappeared, leaving a hulking henchman behind to protect his interests.

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Plot Keywords:

window washer | crooked stock broker | secretary | funeral parlor | funeral director | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

1959 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Revue Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min 25 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Mike Hammer: [narrating] It was one of those hot New York days... oh, not really hot - you drink a glass of water, wait a minute and it gushes out of your pours like Old Faithful in Yellowstone.

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