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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNC-17
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes2
DirectorMark Hunter
WritersRobert Thomas
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Big Snatch
About The Big Snatch
A heroin addict grabs a young woman from off the street and rapes her in a back alley. After he learns that she is a member of a vicious street gang searching for him, he decides to hide out.
Directed by Mark Hunter, The Big Snatch leans on a strong ensemble — George Peters, Roy Van Der Welt, Joan Booté — 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 crime titles of 1971.
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