The Big Chance (1957 British film)
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| Directed by | Peter Graham Scott |
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| Based on | novel The Big Chance by Pamela Barrington[1] |
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| Cinematography | Walter J. Harvey |
| Edited by | Tom Simpson |
| Music by | Eric Spear |
Production company | Major Pictures |
| Distributed by | J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors (UK) |
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Running time | 59 minutes |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
The Big Chance is a 1957 British drama film directed by Peter Graham Scott. It stars Adrienne Corri, William Russell, and Ian Colin.[2][3] A travel agent trapped in a mundane job with a nagging wife seizes his chance to escape abroad - but is he suited for life on the run?
Cast
- Adrienne Corri as Diana Maxwell
- William Russell as Bill Anderson
- Ian Colin as Adam Maxwell
- Penelope Bartley as Betty Anderson
- Ferdy Mayne as Dimitri Aperghis
- John Rae as Mr. Jarvis
- Mary Jones as Miss Jessop
- Douglas Ives as Stan Willett
- Doris Yorke as Mrs. Willett
- Edwin Richfield as Café Owner
- Howard Lang as Saw Mill Man
- Peter Swanwick as Passport Official
- Richard Shaw as Airport Official
- John Walters as Customs Man
- Reginald Hearne as Customs Official
References
- ^ Goble, Alan (1 January 1999). The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter. ISBN 9783110951943 – via Google Books.
- ^ Keaney, Michael F. (2008). British Film Noir Guide. McFarland. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-7864-3805-1.
- ^ "The Big Chance (1957)".
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