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In just a moment, Suspense with Burt Lancaster. You just sit down and make yourself at home, Doc. Mary! Yes? Look who's here, Doc Lewis. Oh my goodness, who's sick? Oh golly, can't a poor doctor make a simple social visit like ordinary folks? I just finished my last call, so I stopped by to steal Hap's easy chair, relax and listen to the auto light suspense show. Well, sit right down. My car and I have had a tough day. We have to keep in shape too, you know. I suppose you've…

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Synopsis

In The Big Shot, we follow Charlie Martin, a young American mining engineer, as he arrives in Mexico with dreams of striking it rich from a newly discovered gold vein. Eager to make his mark, Charlie is initially filled with excitement and ambition, but he quickly realizes that the world of mining in Mexico is riddled with peril, both from the harsh environment and the people involved in the operation. Upon his arrival, he meets Quinn, the foreman of the mining crew, who introduces him to the local customs and the challenges they face. Quinn warns Charlie about the risks associated with their venture, hinting at the potential for violence and betrayal that lurks just beneath the surface.

Host

Paul Frees

Cast›

Burt Lancaster

C

Cathy Lewis

Gerald Mohr

Network›

CBS

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Suspense 480909 306 The Big Shot (128-44) 28467 29m41s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 306

The Big Shot

Thursday, September 9, 1948 · 30:01

Suspense, Episode 306

The Big Shot

Thursday, September 9, 1948 · 30:01

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A mining engineer in Mexico contemplates a risky plan to take control of a gold mine for himself. As he navigates the treacherous environment, the stakes rise with the potential for danger and betrayal.

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