The Big Operator (1959)

08/01/1959 (US) • 1h 31m

Drama, Crime

Goons! Torch Killers! Labor Racketeers!

Overview

A power-mad union boss resorts to murder to eliminate witnesses scheduled to testify against him. The eclectic cast includes Mickey Rooney, Mamie Van Doren, Mel Torme, Jay North, Vampira, Charles Chaplin Jr., Jackie Coogan and Norman Grabowski.

Top Billed Cast

Mickey Rooney

Little Joe Braun

Mamie Van Doren

Mary Gibson

Steve Cochran

Bill Gibson

Mel Tormé

Fred McAfee

Jim Backus

Cliff Heldon

Jackie Coogan

Ed Brannell

Ray Danton

Oscar Wetzel

Ray Anthony

Slim Clayburn


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

film noir

murder

labor union

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