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The Big Clock (1948) Movie Summary

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  • CRIME
  • THRILLER
  • Unrated
  • 1948
  • FULL HD

Oscar®-winning Best Actor Ray Milland, stars in The Big Clock, a smart and stylish film noir thriller about an innocent man wrongfully accused of murder. A hotshot crime magazine editor George Stroud (Milland), inadvertently becomes the subject of a murder investigation after spending an evening with his boss' (Charles Laughton) mistress. She ends up dead and he is being framed by the actual killer. Meanwhile, at the publishing office, Stroud's competent staff scurries for clues while he finds himself in a race against the clock to prove his innocence. It seems the prime suspect they are seeking matches an all-too-familiar description…his own! Known for its intriguing film noir cinematography and featuring beautiful costumes by Edith Head, this is one suspense classic you won't want to miss.

The Big Clock Film Synopsis

Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor has to post-pone a vacation with his wife, again, when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss Janoth 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 (albeit wrong) that he is the killer.

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Wow, great NOIR of the 40s!This was a very entertaining NOIR of the 40s. Top cast of actors, beautiful job by all, and a creative plot. Can't imagine not enjoying this movie..Score: 4/5

Classic Film Noir...Boy, they don't make 'em like this anymore. Classic mystery. All of the heavy's are here, Laughton, Milland, O'Sullivan, McCready and Laughton's wife, Elsa Lanchester (aka. The Bride of Frankenstein ) Edith Head's designs was everything and then some !!! Enjoy old movie buffs....Score: 5/5

Suspenseful noir classicRay Milland and the rest of the cast shine in this great noir movie from the late 1940s. Definitely worth seeing if you like the genre or thrillers in general. It was remade in the 1980s as a spy thriller set in the Pentagon, No Way Out, with Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman, along with a new twist at the end. Both movies are excellent..Score: 5/5

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The Big Clock (1948) Series Cast & Crew

The Big Clock (1948) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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), Lloyd Corrigan (McKinley), Frank Orth (Burt), Margaret Field (Second Secretary), Philip Van Zandt (Sidney Kislav), Henri Letondal (Antique Dealer), Douglas Spencer (Bert Finch), Bobby Watson (Morton Spalding), B.G. Norman (George Jr.), all returned for the big clock movie.

Ray Milland (George Stroud)
Ray MillandGeorge StroudScore: 12.6
Charles Laughton (Earl Janoth)
Charles LaughtonEarl JanothScore: 19.5
Maureen O'Sullivan (Georgette Stroud)
Maureen O'SullivanGeorgette StroudScore: 12.2
George Macready (Steve Hagen)
George MacreadySteve HagenScore: 9.2
Rita Johnson (Pauline York)
Rita JohnsonPauline YorkScore: 8.2
Elsa Lanchester (Louise Patterson)
Elsa LanchesterLouise PattersonScore: 16.5
Harold Vermilyea (Don Klausmeyer)
Harold VermilyeaDon KlausmeyerScore: 4.0
Dan Tobin (Roy Cordette)
Dan TobinRoy CordetteScore: 11.6
Harry Morgan (Bill Womack)
Harry MorganBill WomackScore: 14.2
Richard Webb (Nat Sperling)
Richard WebbNat SperlingScore: 6.0
Elaine Riley (Lily Gold)
Elaine RileyLily GoldScore: 6.8
Luis van Rooten (Edwin Orlin)
Luis van RootenEdwin OrlinScore: 7.5
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Kenneth Fearing (Novel), John Farrow (Director), Jonathan Latimer (Screenplay), John F. Seitz (Director of Photography), LeRoy Stone (Editor), Roland Anderson (Art Direction), Richard Maibaum (Producer), Hans Dreier (Art Direction), Ross Dowd (Set Decoration), Albert Nozaki (Art Direction), Sam Comer (Set Decoration), Herbert Coleman (Assistant Director), Gene Garvin (Sound Recordist), Hugo Grenzbach (Sound Recordist), Edith Head (Costume Design), Victor Young (Original Music Composer), Wally Westmore (Makeup Supervisor), Eda Warren (Supervising Editor),

John Farrow (Director)
John FarrowDirectorScore: 5.1
John F. Seitz (Director of Photography)
John F. SeitzDirector of PhotographyScore: 1.7
Richard Maibaum (Producer)
Richard MaibaumProducerScore: 8.7
Sam Comer (Set Decoration)
Sam ComerSet DecorationScore: 1.8
Edith Head (Costume Design)
Edith HeadCostume DesignScore: 7.7
Victor Young (Original Music Composer)
Victor YoungOriginal Music ComposerScore: 1.7
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Italiano
All'interno di un grattacielo il tempo è scandito da un gigantesco orologio che simboleggia l'ossessione di Earl Janoth, potente magnate della stampa, per l'ordine e la puntualità. Durante un'animata discussione, Janoth uccide in un impeto di collera la propria amante Pauline York, e si rivolge al suo fedele aiutante Steve Hagen, che lo accompagna e lo consiglia in ogni frangente, affinché questi lo aiuti a depistare le indagini. George Stroud, stretto collaboratore di Janoth e giornalista di cronaca nera, si ritrova ad indagare proprio sull'omicidio di Pauline York, e deve constatare che i falsi indizi forniti da Hagen e Janoth portano direttamente a lui stesso. Stroud deve quindi tentare di salvarsi dall'ingranaggio costruito attorno a lui dalla diabolica coppia, dimostrando sia la propria innocenza che la colpevolezza di Janoth e la complicità di Hagen nell'uccisione di Pauline.

Español
El poderoso editor de un importante periódico comete un crimen pasional. Para evitar que lo descubran incrimina a un tipo al que no conoce, pero que casualmente resulta estar ligado al diario. El "falso culpable" utilizará entonces todos los medios a su alcance para probar su inocencia.

Français
Le rédacteur en chef tyrannique d'un magazine à sensation commet un meurtre. Son reporter vedette essaie de résoudre l'énigme.

Deutsch
Der Workaholic George Stroud arbeitet als Redakteur für das Magazin Crimeways, dass sich mit der medienwirksamen jagt auf Gesuchte und Vermisste beschäftigt. Doch seine pausenlose Arbeit beginnt ihren Tribut zu fordern. Erst verpasst er den (bereits lange verschobenen) Hochzeitsurlaub mit seiner Frau. Und als er sich daraufhin zusammen mit einer sexy Blondine betrinkt, wird diese am nächsten Tag auch noch tot in ihrer Wohnung aufgefunden, erschlagen mit einer gewaltigen Sonnenuhr. Und als George dann mit seinem Team auf die Ermittlung des Täters angesetzt wird, muss er feststellen, dass die Indizien nur den Schluss zulassen, dass er selbst der Täter ist...

普通话
约翰·法罗执导的一部涉案片,讲述了一个出版大享凭借过人的胆识和智慧为自己洗刷谋杀罪名的故事。影片包容了言情、悬疑诸多元素,情节跌宕起伏,扣人心弦。出版大亨乔纳森拥有世界上最精确、最独特的私人大钟,这个钟造价高过60万美元,可以知道世界任何一个地方的时间。乔治就在这个出版机构任职。多年来,他忙于工作,连和妻子去度蜜月的时间都被突而其来的新闻采访所占去,内心深处觉得非常亏欠妻子。就在他准备休假陪妻子度蜜月时,他卷入了一起谋杀案,他所带领的团队负责向读者披露案件侦破过程,一个又一个的疑点对他相当不利,尽管他是无辜的,在紧张的调查过程中,他利用自己过人的胆识和智慧,为自己洗脱了罪名。

Português
George Stroud (Ray Milland) é um jornalista brilhante que desenvolveu um método para localizar criminosos. Cansado da rotina pede demissão, provocando a fúria de seu chefe Earl Janath (Charles Laughton). A partir daí começa um perigoso jogo de mentiras e traições.

Pусский
Всего за 24 часа Джордж Страуд превратился из преуспевающего редактора отдела криминальных новостей газеты «Мир Новостей» в подозреваемого в убийстве. Запертый внутри здания собственной редакции, преследуемый полицейскими и наемными убийцами, он должен постараться спастись и доказать свою невиновность за отведенные ему минуты жизни, отсчитываемые большими часами под куполом небоскреба. Накануне он собирался в отпуск с любимой женой и детьми, но перед отъездом решил заскочить в редакцию…

Nederlands
Earl Janoth zwaait de scepter bij een grote uitgeverij, waar George Stroud werkte als redacteur van een misdaadtijdschrift. Als Earl uit jaloezie zijn vriendin vermoordt, is hij ten einde raad.

ελληνικά
Ο δημοσιογράφος George Stroud βρίσκεται ουσιαστικά κατηγούμενος, μέσα στο κτίριο του Ομίλου, για τον φόνο της φιλενάδας του στυγνού αφεντικού του Earl Janath. Την φιλενάδα είχε βάναυσα σκοτώσει ο Janath σε μία έκρηξη θυμού και προσπαθούσε να βρεί κάποιον να του το φορτώσει... Ο μόνος σύμμαχος που έχει μείνει στον Stroud είναι η γυναίκα του, η οποία όμως είναι στα πρόθυρα του να τον χωρίσει... Παρόλα αυτά, ο Stroud, που έχει αποφασίσει να τα παρατήσει και να γυρίσει οικογενειακά στην μικρή τους πόλη, είναι αποφασισμένος με την βοήθεια ενός φίλου του ηθοποιού να παγιδεύσει τον Janath για να ομολογήσει το έγκλημα του... Οι ερμηνείες, ουσιαστικά βαστάνε το έργο.Το σενάριο είναι μπλεγμένο, αλλά σίγουρα αναφέρεται στο γεγονός της δύναμης του Τύπου και την δυνατότητα του να παρεμβαίνει -αλλά και να ....καλύπτει- καταστάσεις προς όφελος των μεγαλοεκδοτών.

Português
Stroud, o editor de uma revista policial, tem que adiar as férias com sua esposa, novamente, quando uma loira glamorosa é assassinada e ele é designado por seu chefe, Janoth, para encontrar o assassino. À medida que a investigação avança à sua conclusão, Stroud deve tentar impedir sua equipe investigativa, normalmente brilhante, à medida que acumulam evidências (embora equivocadas) de que ele é o assassino.

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