The Big Break
1953, English. Directed by Joseph Strick.
Marty is a shipping clerk in the garment district and a wise guy trying to cut corners and get by on angles, and not very good at it. He meets Helen and decides to change his ways, but lack of patience in slow-progress jobs leads him to become involved with a neighborhood gang.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 11 March 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arnold Manoff
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What The Big Break is based on
The Big Break is based on All You Need Is One Good Break by Arnold Manoff.
All You Need Is One Good Break
By Arnold Manoff
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The Big Break runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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The Big Break isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 March 1953. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Break?
If you liked The Big Break, try Belly, Siberian Education, Winged Creatures.
Who directed The Big Break?
The Big Break (1953) was directed by Joseph Strick and stars James Lipton, Gaby Rodgers, Ellie Pine.
What is The Big Break based on?
The Big Break is based on All You Need Is One Good Break by Arnold Manoff.