The Big Killing (1928)
WHEN YOU AIM AT THIS COMEDY YOU'VE HIT A BULLSEYE
The Beagles and the Hickses are two mountain families that have been feuding all their lives. The Hickses come up with a plan to get rid of their enemies once and for all by hiring two sharpshooters to finish them off. Turns out that the "sharpshooters" aren't quite all they're cracked up to be, resulting in some unintended consequences.
Director: F. Richard Jones
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: July 1, 1928
Cast
- Wallace Beery - Powderhorn Pete
- Raymond Hatton - Deadeye Dan
- Anders Randolf - Old Man Beagle
- Mary Brian - Mary Beagle - Old Man Beagle's Daughter
- Gardner James - Jim Hicks
- Lane Chandler - George Hicks
- Paul McAllister - Old Man Hicks
- James Pier Mason - First Beagle Son (as James Mason)
- Ralph Yearsley - Second Beagle Son
- Ethan Laidlaw - Third Beagle Son
Screenplay
Cinematography: Alfred Gilks
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: F. Richard Jones
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Killing about?
- The Beagles and the Hickses are two mountain families that have been feuding all their lives. The Hickses come up with a plan to get rid of their enemies once and for all by hiring two sharpshooters to finish them off. Turns out that the "sharpshooters" aren't quite all they're cracked up to be, resulting in some unintended consequences.
- Who directed The Big Killing?
- The Big Killing was directed by F. Richard Jones.
- Who stars in The Big Killing?
- The Big Killing stars Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, Anders Randolf, Mary Brian, Gardner James, Lane Chandler.
- How long is The Big Killing?
- The Big Killing has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Killing?
- The Big Killing is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Big Killing produced?
- The Big Killing was produced in United States of America.