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The Big Operator

The Big Operator

1959Movie⏱️ 1h 31mApproved
CrimeDrama
6.4
IMDB Rating
427 votes

During the 1950s, a corrupt labor union boss and the mob silence all those who witness their shady activities but an honest union member threatens to testify in front of a Senate Committee, thus becoming a murder-target.

Director
Charles F. Haas
Writers
Paul Gallico, Allen Rivkin, Robert Smith
Stars
Mickey Rooney, Steve Cochran, Mamie Van Doren
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 22
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
as Little Joe Braun
Steve Cochran
Steve Cochran
as Bill Gibson
Mamie Van Doren
Mamie Van Doren
as Mary Gibson
Mel Tormé
Mel Tormé
as Fred McAfee
Ray Danton
Ray Danton
as Oscar 'The Executioner' Wetzel
Jim Backus
Jim Backus
as Cliff Heldon
Ray Anthony
Ray Anthony
as Slim Clayburn
Jackie Coogan
Jackie Coogan
as Ed Brannell
Charles Chaplin Jr.
Charles Chaplin Jr.
as Bill Tragg
Maila Nurmi
Maila Nurmi
as Gina

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
Albert Zugsmith Productions, Fryman Enterprises

🏷️ Keywords

psychotronic film1950smobsterunion presidentunion member

🎯 Categories

CrimeDrama

⭐ Featured Review

Mickey Rooney Is Big
by boblipton2020-01-30
7/10

"Mickey Rooney is the corrupt, fast-talking, deal-making head of the Union, up against a congressional investigation. He takes the Fifth when answering every question. When union member Mel Torme gets torched in front of his home, pal Steve Cochran is ready to testify, but Rooney kidnaps his son, has his enforcers beat up Cochran, and tell him that if he recasts on the witness chair, he'll see his son again. Charles Haas is in charge of this tough movie, and his actors are cast against type and perform beautifully. Not only is Rooney terrific, but Mamie van Doren is very good, Torme is te..."

📖 Synopsis

During the 1950s, a corrupt labor union boss and the mob silence all those who witness their shady activities but an honest union member threatens to testify in front of a Senate Committee, thus becoming a murder-target.