Movie: The Big Chance

Top 10 Billed Cast

Adrienne Corri
Adrienne Corri

Diana Maxwell

William Russell
William Russell

Bill Anderson

Ian Colin
Ian Colin

Adam Maxwell

Penelope Bartley
Penelope Bartley

Betty Anderson

Ferdy Mayne
Ferdy Mayne

Dimitri Aperghis

John Rae
John Rae

Mr. Jarvis

Mary Jones
Mary Jones

Miss Jessop

Douglas Ives
Douglas Ives

Stan Willett

Doris Yorke
Doris Yorke

Mrs. Willett

John Walters
John Walters

Customs Man

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  • Overview

    A clerk sees his big chance to escape a humdrum existence, but his resolve is tested as many unexpected obstacles arise.

  • Release Date

    1957-09-01

  • Average

    3.5

  • Rating:

    1.8 starts
  • Tagline

    They gambled with danger and lost...

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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