Big City
1937, English. Directed by Frank Borzage.
So much of happiness and heart-break...drama and romance...set to the tune of a big city...glorified by two great stars...it will bring glowing memories for years to come!
Anna and Joe are newly married, playful and deeply in love. Joe is scraping by as cab driver in New York City during a period of corruption, mob control and violence between cab companies.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Big City is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Frank BorzageDirector
- Luise RainerAnna Benton
- Spencer TracyJoe Benton
- Charley GrapewinRobert, the Mayor
- Janet BeecherSophie Sloane
- Eddie QuillanMike Edwards
- Victor VarconiPaul Roya
- Oscar O'SheaJohn C. Andrews
- Helen TroyLola Johnson
- William DemarestMr. Beecher
- John ArledgeBuddy
- Irving BaconJim Sloane
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsDanny Devlin
Details
- Released
- 3 September 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hugo Butler, Dore Schary, Norman Krasna
- Budget
- $621K
- Box office
- $1.6M
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How long is Big City?
Big City runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Big City have a post-credits scene?
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Big City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Big City is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Big City on?
Big City is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Big City?
If you liked Big City, try Where the Sidewalk Ends, Hungry Hearts, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed Big City?
Big City (1937) was directed by Frank Borzage and stars Luise Rainer, Spencer Tracy, Charley Grapewin.