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The Big Operator

6.019591h 31mMovieDramaCrime

A power-mad union boss resorts to murder to eliminate witnesses scheduled to testify against him.

DirectorCharles F. Haas
WritersAllen Rivkin·Robert Smith
ProducerAlbert Zugsmith

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Cast · Directed by Charles F. Haas

MRMickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Little Joe Braun
MDMamie Van Doren
Mamie Van Doren
Mary Gibson
SCSteve Cochran
Steve Cochran
Bill Gibson
MTMel Tormé
Mel Tormé
Fred McAfee
JBJim Backus
Jim Backus
Cliff Heldon
JCJackie Coogan
Jackie Coogan
Ed Brannell
RDRay Danton
Ray Danton
Oscar Wetzel
RARay Anthony
Ray Anthony
Slim Clayburn
CJCharles Chaplin, Jr.
Charles Chaplin, Jr.
Bill Tragg
BDBilly Daniels
Billy Daniels
Tony Webson
JNJay North
Jay North
Timmy Gibson
LDLawrence Dobkin
Lawrence Dobkin
Phil Cernak

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The Big Operator — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Operator?

The Big Operator isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Big Operator on Netflix?

No, The Big Operator is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Big Operator on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Big Operator isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Big Operator for free?

The Big Operator isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Big Operator?

The Big Operator hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 19, 1959. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.