Big Town Scandal

May 27, 1948

1h 0m

★ 5.0

It's Bullets vs. Basketball... as Steve Wilson Fights a Juvenile Crime Wave!

Overview

A crusading editor and his star reporter aid underprivileged youths and crack down on racketeers out to fix basketball.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Pine-Thomas Productions

Big Town Scandal Trailers

No Trailers found.

Cast

Steve Wilson

Phillip Reed

Lorelei Kilbourne

Hillary Brooke

Tommy Malone

Stanley Clements

Harold 'Skinny' Peters

Darryl Hickman

Frankie Snead

Carl Switzer

John 'Pinky' Jones

Roland Dupree

Waldo 'Dum Dum' Riggs

Tommy Bond

Louie Snead

Vince Barnett

Amos Peabody

Charles Arnt

Wally Blake

Joseph Allen

Marion Harrison

Donna Martell

Joe Moreley

John Phillips

Over the course of a decade, editors of the San Francisco Chronicle entice themselves in the murders of the Zodiac Killer. However, as time runs its course, interest in the case dwindles in the eyes of the professionals. The Killer stops interacting with the public. However, believing he has the answers, an amateur cartoonist from the initial sightings races against time to prevent what he believes is another murder.

5.7

Lucky You

May 1, 2007

A professional poker player whose astounding luck at the table fails to translate into his lonesome love life attempts to win the World Series of Poker while simultaneously earning the affections of a beautiful Las Vegas singer.

5.5

The Narrowing Circle

Feb 29, 1956

A journalist is framed for the murder of a rival and has to prove his innocence, whatever the cost.

6.0

Here Come the Marines

Jun 29, 1952

After Slip is drafted into the Marines, the rest of the gang volunteers so they can be with him. Sach discovers that the colonel knew his father and he is promoted. During a drill that he is putting the rest of the gang through, they find a soldier left for dead on the side of the road. Slip discovers a playing card next to the marine and traces it to Jolly Joe Johnson's gambling house. They suspect that the gambling house is cheating and set out to uncover the proof.

7.2

The Driver

Jun 8, 1978

The Driver specializes in driving getaway cars for robberies. His exceptional talent has prevented him from being caught yet. After another successful flight from the police a self-assured detective makes it his primary goal to catch the Driver. He promises pardons to a gang if they help to convict him in a set-up robbery. The Driver seeks help from The Player to mislead the detective.

6.3

Bookies

Jan 20, 2003

Four college friends become small-time bookies, only to find their world spinning dangerously out of control when their greed attracts the attention of organized crime.

6.3

Poolhall Junkies

Jun 30, 2002

A retired pool hustler is forced to pick up the stick again when his brother starts a game he can't finish.

6.6

The Return

Jul 13, 1966

An-ex convict nicknamed Al Capone, who spent six years in jail, tries to adapt in new environment. Members of the two rival gangs try to engage him in their new ventures, but he wants to make a new start with the girl he loves. At the same time, a young criminal who shares the same nickname replaces him in these actions.

6.2

Sagan

Jun 11, 2008

France, 1950s. From the Quartier Latin to Saint-Tropez via New York, a young Parisienne becomes the icon of a whole generation. In 1954, 19-year-old Francoise Sagan shot to fame with her first novel, Bonjour Tristesse. Flamboyant, scandalous and underrated, Sagan lived her life at the furthest edge of excess. She won and lost fortunes at the roulette table, bought and crashed superb sports cars, drank, danced and partied, leaving a trail of lovers in her wake.

6.0

Flesh and Bone

Nov 5, 1993

Haunted by memories of his father murdering a family, Arlis Sweeney prefers to keep to himself, focusing his energy on his work. One day, the traumatic past that eats away at him returns when he meets Kay Davies, a woman connected to the bloody event. Against all odds, Arlis and Kay fall in love; however, when his father, Roy, reappears in his life -- with the coldhearted Ginnie in tow -- Arlis must deal with his past demons.

6.8

L.I.E.

Sep 7, 2001

With his mother dead and his father busy at work, Howie feels adrift in his New York suburb. He and his friend Gary spend their time burglarizing their neighbors' homes — until they make the mistake of robbing the house of Big John, a macho former Marine who is also an unrepentant pedophile. He propositions Howie, who declines, but the two eventually develop an unlikely and dangerous friendship.

5.5

Even Money

Mar 13, 2007

Gambling addiction bring the stories of three otherwise unconnected people together as it destroys each of their lives.

6.3

Johnny O'Clock

Jan 7, 1947

When an employee at an illegal gambling den dies suspiciously, her sister, Nancy, looks into the situation and falls for Johnny O'Clock, a suave partner in the underground casino. Selfish and non-committal by nature, Johnny slowly begins to return Nancy's affection and decides to run away with her, but conflict within his business threatens their plans. As Johnny tries to distance himself from the casino, his shady past comes back to haunt him.

6.6

Absence of Malice

Nov 19, 1981

Megan Carter is a reporter duped into running an untrue story on Michael Gallagher, a suspected racketeer. He has an alibi for the time his crime was allegedly committed—but it involves an innocent party. When he tells Carter the truth and the newspaper runs it, tragedy follows, forcing Carter to face up to the responsibilities of her job when she is confronted by Gallagher.

6.5

The Three Superboys Strike Again

Jan 1, 1976

Three friends who just got out of prison promise each other that they will no longer commit crimes. However, all three plot the same robbery, unaware of each other.

7.1

Over the Edge

May 18, 1979

A group of bored teenagers rebel against authority in the community of New Granada.