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Cast
Terry-Thomas
as Pierre Le Compte
Luciana Paluzzi
as Jacqueline
Nino Castelnuovo
as Sandro
Umberto D'Orsi
as Monsignore
Rosalba Neri
as Pierre's Wife
José Luis López Vázquez
as Calogero Locascio
Juanjo Menéndez
as Antonio Lavacca detto il Bolognese
Edda Di Benedetto
as Valentina
Linda Sini
as Sandro's mother
Anita Durante
as Monsignore's mother
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1972
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorTonino Ricci
WritersMarcello Ciorciolini, José María Forqué, Tono
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Big Deal
About The Big Deal
Three clumsy thieves come up with a robbery scheme against the "Grandi Magazzini Romani". They call to their aid a skilled "only by reputation" French burglar, Pierre Le Compte.
Directed by Tonino Ricci, The Big Deal leans on a strong ensemble — Terry-Thomas, Luciana Paluzzi, Nino Castelnuovo — 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 1972.
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