The Big Combo (1955)

19551h 27mdir. Joseph H. LewisUnited Statescrime filmfilm noir

With Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Brian Donlevy, Jean Wallace, Lee Van Cleef, Earl Holliman, Ted de Corsia, Whit Bissell

Directed by Joseph H. Lewis

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The Big Combo is a 1955 American film noir directed by Joseph H. Lewis, written by Philip Yordan and photographed by cinematographer John Alton, with music by David Raksin. The film stars Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte and Brian Donlevy, as well as Jean Wallace, who was Wilde's wife at the time. The supporting cast features Lee Van Cleef, Earl Holliman and the final screen appearance of actress Helen Walker. The Big Combo received positive reviews from critics.

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