Big City

Year: 1937

Runtime: 80 mins

Language: English

Director: Frank Borzage

Drama

The film blends happiness and heartbreak with drama and romance against the backdrop of a bustling New York City. Newlyweds Anna and Joe are playful and deeply in love, but Joe struggles to make ends meet as a cab driver amid corruption, mob influence and fierce competition between cab companies. Their relationship is tested by the city’s harsh realities, delivering memorable moments.

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