• 1960
  • 55m
The Big Day

Summary Three very different men compete for a top job; the result of the interviews comes as a surprise to everyone. View more details

  • 1960
  • 55m

The Big Day

Directed : Peter Graham Scott

Written : Bill MacIlwraith

Stars : Donald Pleasence Harry H. Corbett Colin Gordon Andree Melly

All cast & crew

7.1

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Genres : Drama

Release date : Jun 30, 1960

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Beaconsfield Film Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Production companies : Independent Artists

Summary Three very different men compete for a top job; the result of the interviews comes as a surprise to everyone. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Jun 30, 1960

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Beaconsfield Film Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Production companies : Independent Artists

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Donald Pleasence, Harry H. Corbett, William Franklyn, and Colin Gordon in The Big Day (1960) Andree Melly in The Big Day (1960) The Big Day (1960)
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