The Big Frame
1952, English. Directed by David MacDonald.
Six blacked-out hours that branded him KILLER!
An ex-GI wakes up with blood on his clothes in a strange hotel room. He can't remember the night before but he later finds out that a man he got into a fight with earlier in the night was murdered.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- David MacDonaldDirector
- Mark StevensPaul Smith
- Jean KentLouise Parker
- Garry MarshInsp. Foster
- John BentleyClark Sutton
- Jack LambertJohn Parker
- Leslie PerrinsDr. Derek Morrison
- Dianne FosterDianne Wrigley
- Bryan ColemanTom Wrigley
- Duncan LamontBristow
- John HorsleyBrown
- John HarveyKenneth Peters
- Cyril SmithDet. Sgt. Roper
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1952
- Original title
- The Lost Hours
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Gilling, Steve Fisher
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The Big Frame runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
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The Big Frame is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Big Frame isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 1952. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Frame?
If you liked The Big Frame, try Sleep, My Love, Brand Upon the Brain!, Nancy.
Who directed The Big Frame?
The Big Frame (1952) was directed by David MacDonald and stars Mark Stevens, Jean Kent, Garry Marsh.