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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1959-08-01
Languageen
Runtime1h 31m
Production

Fryman Enterprises, Albert Zugsmith Productions

6.0(12)
•1959•1h 31m

The Big Operator

"Goons! Torch Killers! Labor Racketeers!"

DramaCrime

Overview

A power-mad union boss resorts to murder to eliminate witnesses scheduled to testify against him.

Writing & Screenplay
Robert SmithAllen Rivkin
Cinematography
Walter Castle

Principal Cast

17 credited
Mickey Rooney
Mickey RooneyLittle Joe Braun
Mamie Van Doren
Mamie Van DorenMary Gibson
Steve Cochran
Steve CochranBill Gibson
Mel Tormé
Mel TorméFred McAfee
Jim Backus
Jim BackusCliff Heldon
Jackie Coogan
Jackie CooganEd Brannell
Ray Danton
Ray DantonOscar Wetzel
Ray Anthony
Ray AnthonySlim Clayburn
Charles Chaplin, Jr.
Charles Chaplin, Jr.Bill Tragg
Billy Daniels
Billy DanielsTony Webson

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