| The Big Tip Off | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Frank McDonald |
| Written by | Steve Fisher |
| Produced by | William F. Broidy |
| Starring | Richard Conte Bruce Bennett |
| Cinematography | John J. Martin |
Release date | March 20, 1955 |
Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Big Tip Off is a 1955 American crime drama film directed by Frank McDonald[1][2] and starring Richard Conte.
Summary
Richard Conte plays two-bit newspaper columnist Johnny Denton, who gains notoriety by printing tips on upcoming gangland activities.
Cast
- Richard Conte as Johnny Denton
- Bruce Bennett as Bob Gilmore
- Constance Smith as Penny Conroy
Production
It was known as Sweet Charity. Filming was to have 23 October 1954[3] but it was delayed until November. Another working title was Twilight Alley.[4]
References
- ↑ Douglas, CrAin Star in Western Los Angeles Times 25 Apr 1955: B9.
- ↑ BIG TIP OFF, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 23, Iss. 264, (Jan 1, 1956): 103
- ↑ WARNERS TO MAKE YOUTH CRIME FILM New York Times 27 Sep 1954: 17.
- ↑ 'Smilin' Through' Likely for Taylor, Johnson; Dekker Spillane Heavy Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 23 Nov 1954: A9.
External links
- The Big Tip Off at IMDb
- The Big Tip Off at TCMDB
- The Big Tip Off at BFI
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