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The Big Deal
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The Big Deal

1972-03-31 · 93 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy

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.

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Directors
Tonino Ricci
Production companies
Producciones Cinematográficas Orfeo, Arvo Film, Rewind Film
Countries
Spain, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Terry-ThomasTerry-ThomasPierre Le Compte
Luciana PaluzziLuciana PaluzziJacqueline
Nino CastelnuovoNino CastelnuovoSandro
Umberto D'OrsiUmberto D'OrsiMonsignore
Rosalba NeriRosalba NeriPierre's Wife
José Luis López VázquezJosé Luis López VázquezCalogero Locascio
Juanjo MenéndezJuanjo MenéndezAntonio Lavacca detto il Bolognese
Edda Di BenedettoValentina
Linda SiniLinda SiniSandro's mother
Anita DuranteAnita DuranteMonsignore's mother
Stefano OppedisanoStefano OppedisanoAntonio Lavacca detto il bolognese
Liana Del BalzoLiana Del Balzo
Luigi Antonio GuerraLuigi Antonio GuerraPoliceman
Fulvio MingozziFulvio MingozziPolice commissioner
Mario Della Vigna
Giancarlo BadessiGiancarlo Badessi
Eduardo CalvoEduardo Calvo

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