Big Fella
Originally released in 1938. Big Fella is a music/drama film. directed by J. Elder Wills. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, and Roy Emerton
Synopsis
Singing Marseilles docker Joe is hired by wealthy English couple, the Oliphants, to find their missing son Gerald. When Joe finds him, he learns Gerald escaped of his own will and takes him to stay with a local singer, who offers a refuge from his repressed white parents.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1938
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Beaconsfield Productions
- British Lion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Fella about?
Singing Marseilles docker Joe is hired by wealthy English couple, the Oliphants, to find their missing son Gerald. When Joe finds him, he learns Gerald escaped of his own will and takes him to stay...
Who directed Big Fella?
Big Fella was directed by J. Elder Wills.
How long is Big Fella?
Big Fella has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Big Fella released?
Big Fella was released on January 3, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Fella?
The main cast of Big Fella includes Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Roy Emerton, James Hayter, Lawrence Brown.