The Big Chance

A clerk sees his big chance to escape a humdrum existence, but his resolve is tested as many unexpected obstacles arise.

Cast

Adrienne Corri

as Diana Maxwell

William Russell

as Bill Anderson

Ian Colin

as Adam Maxwell

Penelope Bartley

as Betty Anderson

Ferdy Mayne

as Dimitri Aperghis

John Rae

as Mr. Jarvis

Mary Jones

as Miss Jessop

Douglas Ives

as Stan Willett

Doris Yorke

as Mrs. Willett

John Walters

as Customs Man

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