The Big Shots (1972)

5.8/10 97 min Drama Crime

Overview

Thia and Murelli, who live from car stunt shows, make ends meet by carrying out small burglaries. When Murelli's daughter, whom he has tried to keep away from his business falls in love with a young thug, her father feels he must help the couple by including the young man in a heist. Their scheme misfires and forces the group to set up a jailbreak, with unfortunate results.

Cast

Serge Reggiani

Thia

Juliet Berto

Célia Murelli

Jean Bouise

Nino Murelli

Michel Constantin

Weiss

Patrick Bouchitey

Jock

Christian de Tillière

'La Huppe', Weiss' driver

Françoise Giret

Toutoune, Thia's friend

Françoise Fleury

Angèle, Célia’s aunt

Robert Lombard

Lawyer

Roland Bertin

Banker

Jacques Rispal

Caravanner taken hostage

Rémy Julienne

Jérémy

Danièle Evenou

Kiki, Jock's companion

Pierre Koulak

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