The Big Operator (1959 film)
| The Big Operator | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Charles F. Haas |
| Produced by |
Albert Zugsmith Red Doff |
| Written by |
Paul Gallico Allen Rivkin Robert Smith |
| Starring |
Mickey Rooney Steve Cochran Mamie Van Doren Ray Danton Mel Tormé |
| Music by | Van Alexander |
| Cinematography | Walter Castle |
| Edited by | Ben Lewis |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release dates | August, 1959 |
Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $527,000[1] |
| Box office | $680,000[1] |
The Big Operator (aka Anatomy of the Syndicate) is a 1959 crime/drama film starring Mickey Rooney as a corrupt union boss, with Steve Cochran and Mamie Van Doren as co-stars.
Cast
- Mickey Rooney as Little Joe Braun
- Steve Cochran as Bill Gibson
- Mamie Van Doren as Mary Gibson
- Ray Danton as Oscar 'The Executioner' Wetzel
- Mel Tormé as Fred McAfee
- Ray Anthony as Slim Clayburn
- Jim Backus as Cliff Heldon
- Jackie Coogan as Ed Brannell
- Charles Chaplin, Jr. as Bill Tragg
- Vampira as Gina
Box Office
The film earned $330,000 in the US and Canada and $350,000 elsewhere, resulting in a loss of $253,000.[1]