The Big Operator 64 years old

Goons! Torch Killers! Labor Racketeers!

The Big Operator

A power-mad union boss resorts to murder to eliminate witnesses scheduled to testify against him. The eclectic cast includes Mickey Rooney, Mamie Van Doren, Mel Torme, Jay North, Vampira, Charles Chaplin Jr., Jackie Coogan and Norman Grabowski.

Credits

The Big Operator Cast

Name Character
Lawrence Dobkin He was 39, 83 years old when he died as Phil Cernak
Jim Backus He was 46, 76 years old when he died as Cliff Heldon
Leo Gordon He was 36, 78 years old when he died as Danny Sacanzi
Mickey Rooney He was 38, 93 years old when he died as Little Joe Braun
Mamie Van Doren She was 28, now 93 years old as Mary Gibson
Ray Anthony He was 37, now 102 years old as Slim Clayburn
Jackie Coogan He was 44, 69 years old when he died as Ed Brannell
Steve Cochran He was 42, 48 years old when he died as Bill Gibson
Joey Forman He was 29, 53 years old when he died as Ray Bailey
Ziva Rodann She was 26, now 91 years old as Alice McAfee
Mel Tormé He was 33, 73 years old when he died as Fred McAfee
Vampira She was 37, 86 years old when she died as Gina
Ray Danton He was 27, 60 years old when he died as Oscar Wetzel
Don Barry He was 47, 68 years old when he died as Detective Sergeant
Norm Grabowski He was 26, 79 years old when he died as Lou
Billy Daniels He was 43, 73 years old when he died as Tony Webson
Jay North He was 7, now 72 years old as Timmy Gibson
Charles Chaplin, Jr. He was 34, 42 years old when he died as Bill Tragg

The Big Operator Crew

Name Department
Paul Gallico as Story. He was 62 (78) years old when He died Writing
Robert Smith as Screenplay. He was 0 (now 64) years old Writing
Walter Castle as Cinematography. Crew
Ben Lewis as Editor. He was 65 (76) years old when He died Editing
Albert Zugsmith as Producer. He was 49 (83) years old when He died Production
Charles F. Haas as Director. He was 45 (97) years old when He died Directing
Van Alexander as Music. He was 44 (100) years old when He died Sound
The Big Operator poster
The Big Operator (64 years)

Goons! Torch Killers! Labor Racketeers!

  • Release day: Saturday, August 01, 1959
  • Runtime: 91 minutes