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1955 · 88 min · NR

The Big Combo

Directed by Joseph H. Lewis · Drama, Crime

The Big Combo (1955) is a Drama film, directed by Joseph H. Lewis set during the 1950s. It runs 88 minutes and is rated NR.

A film noir and organized crime, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of obsession and power & corruption run throughout.

Cinematography
John Alton
Cast
Cornel WildeJean WallaceBrian DonlevyRichard ConteLee Van CleefEarl HollimanRobert MiddletonHelen Walker

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