4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 20, 2017

With its rather dreary title aside, The Big Clock is actually an enjoyable thriller that works like well-oiled clockwork. It’s true that oftentimes the most relatable noir heroes are not the hardboiled detectives, although they might be tougher and grittier, it’s the hapless everymen who   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 20, 2017

With its rather dreary title aside, The Big Clock is actually an enjoyable thriller that works like well-oiled clockwork. It’s true that oftentimes the most relatable noir heroes are not the hardboiled detectives, although they might be tougher and grittier, it’s the hapless everymen who   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on August 17, 2016

What would you do if you were asked to track down a suspected murderer and your quarry was...you? That's the dandy premise behind The Big Clock, a smart 1948 suspense film sometimes misclassified as a film noir. Ray Milland stars as the protagonist, who explains his predicament via voiceover in...   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on August 17, 2016

What would you do if you were asked to track down a suspected murderer and your quarry was...you? That's the dandy premise behind The Big Clock, a smart 1948 suspense film sometimes misclassified as a film noir. Ray Milland stars as the protagonist, who explains his predicament via voiceover in...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on April 4, 2015

The Big Clock Directed by John Farrow Written by Jonathan Latimar from the novel by Kenneth Fearing 1948/USA Paramount Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental This fun and stylish thriller seems like it would be quite at home in the “Mad Men” era. Earl Janoth (Charles Laughton) rules hi   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on September 19, 2010

The Big Clock(1948). Film noir thriller. Directed by John Farrow. The black-and-white film is set in New York City. cast: Ray Milland and Maureen O'Sullivan. Real-life married couple Elsa Lanchester and Charles Laughton perform in the film, along with Harry Morgan, in an early film role, as a hire   read more