The Big Clock
“The Strangest and Most Savage Manhunt in History!”
George Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor, has to postpone a vacation with his wife - again - when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss to find the killer. As the investigation proceeds to its conclusion, Stroud must try to disrupt his ordinarily brilliant investigative team as they increasingly build evidence that he is the killer.
Where to watch The Big Clock in United States
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Where is The Big Clock streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Big Clock
The Big Clock is a 1948 English-language crime and thriller film directed by John Farrow. The cast is led by Ray Milland, Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Big Clock was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 18, 1948, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- John Farrow
- Writers
- Jonathan Latimer
- Release date
- March 18, 1948
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Big Clock cast & crew
The Big Clock was directed by John Farrow and written by Jonathan Latimer.
The cast features Ray Milland as George Stroud, Charles Laughton as Earl Janoth, Maureen O'Sullivan as Georgette Stroud, George Macready as Steve Hagen, Rita Johnson as Pauline York, and Elsa Lanchester as Louise Patterson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Victor Young, cinematography is by John F. Seitz, and it was produced by Richard Maibaum.
Is The Big Clock worth watching?
The Big Clock holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 185 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and thriller, The Big Clock is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big Clock
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Cast of The Big Clock
Ray Milland
George Stroud
Charles Laughton
Earl Janoth
Maureen O'Sullivan
Georgette Stroud
George Macready
Steve Hagen
Rita Johnson
Pauline York
Elsa Lanchester
Louise Patterson
Harold Vermilyea
Don Klausmeyer
Dan Tobin
Roy Cordette
Harry Morgan
Bill Womack
Richard Webb
Nat Sperling
Elaine Riley
Lily Gold
Luis van Rooten
Edwin Orlin
The Big Clock — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Clock in United States?
The Big Clock is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Big Clock on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Big Clock is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Big Clock in?
The Big Clock is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Clock?
The Big Clock runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Big Clock rated?
The Big Clock is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 185 ratings.
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