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The Big Clock

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The Big Clock
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PG13,1hr 35min
Genres:
Action,Drama
Released:
January 1, 1948
Director:
John Farrow
Distributor:
Universal Studios
Starring:
Ray Milland, Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan  ...more
Synopsis: John Farrow's movie adaptation of Kenneth Fearing's The Big Clock, based on a screenplay by Jonathan Latimer (and produced by future James Bond screenwriter Richard Maibaum), is a near-perfect match for the book, telling in generally superb visual style a tale set against the backdrop of upscale 1940s New York and offering an early (but accurate) depiction of the modern media industry. Told in the back-to-front fashion typical of film noir, it opens with George Stroud (Ray Milland) trapped, his life ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
Although hardly unknown, The Big Clock is not as familiar as such other classic film noirs as The Big Sleep or Laura, so fans of noir and psychological thrillers who do not know this film should seek it out. Clock is immensely rewarding for all viewers, but especially for those with an inclination for moody black-and-white cinematography, twisting convoluted plots, and snappy dialogue with a certain ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Ray Milland
George Stroud
Charles Laughton
Earl Janoth
Maureen O'Sullivan
Georgette Stroud
George Macready
Steve Hagen
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