The Big Combo
1955, English. Directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
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Police Lt. Leonard Diamond vies to bring a clever, well connected, and sadistic gangster to justice all the while obsessing over the gangster's girlfriend.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Big Combo
The Big Combo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph H. LewisDirector
- Cornel WildeLeonard Diamond
- Jean WallaceSusan Lowell
- Brian DonlevyJoe McClure
- Richard ConteMr. Brown
- Lee Van CleefFante
- Earl HollimanMingo
- Robert MiddletonPolice Capt. Peterson
- Helen WalkerAlicia Brown
- Jay AdlerDetective Sam Hill
- John HoytNils Dreyer
- Ted de CorsiaRalph Bettini
- Helene StantonRita
Details
- Released
- 13 February 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip Yordan
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The Big Combo: quick answers
Is The Big Combo worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 184 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Combo?
The Big Combo runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Big Combo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Combo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big Combo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Combo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Combo on?
The Big Combo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Combo?
If you liked The Big Combo, try Cry of the City, The Mask of Dimitrios, The Asphalt Jungle.
Who directed The Big Combo?
The Big Combo (1955) was directed by Joseph H. Lewis and stars Cornel Wilde, Jean Wallace, Brian Donlevy.