---
title: "The Big Boodle"
year: 1957
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-big-boodle-1957"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 62026
imdb_id: "tt0050189"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Big Boodle (1957) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-big-boodle-1957

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Big Boodle
Year: 1957
Genre: Crime, Thriller, American film noir crime film.
Director: Richard Wilson.
Cast: Errol Flynn, Pedro Armendáriz, Rossana Rory, Gia Scala.
Setting: Pre-Castro Cuba (filmed in Cuba).
Plot: Tough guy fights gangsters and counterfeiters.
Release Date (US): 03/11/1957.
Runtime: 1h 24m.
Rating: NR.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        The Big Boodle is a 1957 American film noir crime film directed by Richard Wilson. The movie stars Errol Flynn, Pedro Armendáriz, Rossana Rory, and Gia Scala. Set in pre-Castro Cuba

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Wilson

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Errol Flynn** as *Ned Sherwood*
- **Pedro Armendáriz** as *Col. Mastegui (as Pedro Armendariz)*
- **Rossana Rory** as *'Fina' Ferrer*
- **Gia Scala** as *Anita Ferrer*
- **Jacques Aubuchon** as *Miguel Collada*
- **Sandro Giglio** as *Armando Ferrer*
- **Charles Todd** as *U.S. Treasury Agent Griswold*
- **Francisco Canero** as *Police Doctor (as Dr. Francisco Canero)*
- **Louis Oquendo** as *Detective (as Luis Oquendo)*
- **Guillermo Álvarez Guedes** as *Casino Manager*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Big Boodle online?
The Big Boodle is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Big Boodle worth watching?
The Big Boodle holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Big Boodle and when was it released?
The Big Boodle is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 1957. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Big Boodle?
The Big Boodle was directed by Richard Wilson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Big Boodle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62026)
- [The Big Boodle (1957) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050189/fullcredits/)
- [The Big Boodle - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Boodle)
- [The Big Boodle (1957) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62026-the-big-boodle/cast)
- [The Big Boodle (1957) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-big-boodle/1052932/credits/)
- [The Big Boodle (1957) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-big-boodle/credits)

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