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Release Year1958
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes6
DirectorJohn Paddy Carstairs
WritersJohn Baines
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Big Money
About The Big Money
Petty thief Willie Frith steals a suitcase full of bank notes, only to find out that they have been given all the same serial number. But this is only the start of his troubles, now he has to find a way of changing the notes, so he can impress the barmaid of his local pub.
Directed by John Paddy Carstairs, The Big Money leans on a strong ensemble — Ian Carmichael, Belinda Lee, Kathleen Harrison — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1958.
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