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Directed by Patrice Dally, The Big Bluff leans on a strong ensemble — Eddie Constantine, Dominique Wilms, Mireille Granelli — 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 1957.
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