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      The Big Clock

      Released Apr 9, 1948 1 hr. 35 min. Crime Drama List
      100% 9 Reviews Tomatometer 83% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score Anticipating a much-needed vacation from Earl Janoth (Charles Laughton), his abusive boss, magazine editor George Stroud (Ray Milland) finally reaches a breaking point when Janoth insists he skip his honeymoon and go out of town on assignment. Stroud resigns and finds solace over multiple drinks with his boss' unhappy mistress, Pauline York (Rita Johnson), at a local bar. Together they come up with a half-inebriated plot to embarrass Janoth -- but the plan takes an unexpected turn toward murder. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Nov 01 Buy Now

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      Simon L Tension is consistently heightened along it's character-driven plot until the climax near the end. This is a truly great classic suspense film. My wife and I watched it together and both of us loved it. At that time I had already watched the re-make "No way out" made in 1987. I appreciate this original version better for it's crisp story telling with less distractions. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/23 Full Review steve d A thrilless thriller that has aged terribly. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Slow start but gets moving after the first 20-30 minutes. I believe it would play better without the comedy, but pacing and action are pretty good. Nice Milland vehicle. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review paul d John Farrow's The Big Clock is an outstanding crime drama and one of the most beautiful films of its era, with sumptuous Art Deco sets and great cinematography. Art plays a part in the plot, too, which ratchets up the tension and complexity in very satisfying ways. Ray Milland is superb and surrounded with an exceptional supporting cast. Charles Laughton plays the affected, oily and disagreeable media magnate and George MacCready his smooth and efficient deputy, both fine performances. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review william d A decent noir from the 40s, although Charles Laughton mumbles a bit and I had trouble understanding a lot of his lines. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Between 3 and 3.5 stars. A good criminal intrigue with Milliband and Laughton more than correct in their roles. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Film Daily Staff The Film Daily After dawdling for about a half hour, this whodunit gets into gear and becomes an engrossing contest. Jul 21, 2021 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Zesty performances and superb art direction -- the Janoth Publications building, complete with the titular object, is an architectural marvel -- are just two of the pluses in this riveting film that builds to a satisfying conclusion. Rated: 3.5/4 May 20, 2019 Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia A classic noir which twists and turns towards a riveting finale. May 9, 2019 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...there's no denying that the movie possesses a surprisingly contemporary vibe. Rated: 3/4 Jan 10, 2007 Full Review Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Terrific suspense ... still packs a punch. Rated: 4/5 Jul 22, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jul 18, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Anticipating a much-needed vacation from Earl Janoth (Charles Laughton), his abusive boss, magazine editor George Stroud (Ray Milland) finally reaches a breaking point when Janoth insists he skip his honeymoon and go out of town on assignment. Stroud resigns and finds solace over multiple drinks with his boss' unhappy mistress, Pauline York (Rita Johnson), at a local bar. Together they come up with a half-inebriated plot to embarrass Janoth -- but the plan takes an unexpected turn toward murder.
      Director
      John Farrow
      Screenwriter
      Kenneth Fearing, Jonathan Latimer
      Distributor
      Paramount Pictures
      Production Co
      Paramount Pictures
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 9, 1948, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 30, 2016
      Sound Mix
      Stereo, Mono
      Aspect Ratio
      35mm
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