Big Fella_
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.
Starring
Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Roy Emerton
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Big Fella was released 88 years ago in 1938.
Overview
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 escap...
Big Fella is a Music, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 14m.
CAST (10)
Paul Robeson
Joe
Elisabeth Welch
Amanda 'Manda'
Roy Emerton
Spike
James Hayter
Chuck
LB
Lawrence Brown
Corney
EG
Eldon Gorst
Gerald Oliphant
Marcelle Rogez
Marietta
EC
Eric Cowley
Ferdy Oliphant
JK
Joyce Kennedy
Mrs. Oliphant
Margaret Rutherford
Nanny (uncredited)
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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 with a local singer, who offers a refuge from his repressed white parents.
How long is Big Fella?
Big Fella has a runtime of 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Who stars in Big Fella?
The cast of Big Fella includes Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Roy Emerton, James Hayter, Lawrence Brown.
What is the rating of Big Fella?
Big Fella has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Music
Drama