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The Little Giant is a film of genre Thriller directed by Roy Del Ruth released in USA on 20 may 1933 with Edward G. Robinson
The Little Giant (1933)
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Add to a movie listThe Little Giant is a 1933 Pre-code crime comedy romance directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Edward G. Robinson and Mary Astor. It was produced and distributed through Warner Brothers.
The Library of Congress has preserved a print of this film.
Synopsis
Tout juste président, Roosevelt décrète la fin de la prohibition. C'est le moment que choisit un baron de la bière de Chicago pour cesser ses activités illicites et prendre du bon temps. Il part alors en Californie où il espère conquérir la haute société.Actors
Edward G. Robinson
(James Francis 'Bugs' / 'Jim' Ahearn)
Mary Astor
(Ruth Wayburn)
Helen Vinson
(Polly Cass)
Russell Hopton
(Albert J. 'Al' Daniels)
Kenneth Thomson
(John Stanley)
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Origin USA
Genres Drama, Crime
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Topper Returns (1941)
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Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Fantastic, Comedy, Fantasy, Crime, Romance
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Lady Killer (1933)
, 1h16Directed by Roy Del Ruth
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Action, Crime
Themes Films about television
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Rating69%
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Rating70%
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, 1h23Directed by Roy Del Ruth
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Fantastic, Horror, Crime
Themes Serial killer films
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Origin USA
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, 1h15Directed by Roy Del Ruth
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, 1h34Directed by Roy Del Ruth
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, 1h47Directed by Roy Del Ruth
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Genres Drama, Thriller, Noir, Crime
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