The Big Steal
Synopsis
Danny wants two things in life more than anything else, one is a Jaguar and the other is Joanna Johnson. After he is conned into trading his Nissan Cedric for a 1973 Jaguar, he plots to win Joanna and get revenge against the sleazy car dealer Gordon Farkes.
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THE BIG STEAL Official Trailer [1990]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-25
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Ben Mendelsohn
Danny Clark
Claudia Karvan
Joanna Johnson
Marshall Napier
Desmond Clark
Damon Herriman
Mark Jorgensen
Angelo D'Angelo
Vangeli Petrakis
Tim Robertson
Desmond Johnson
Maggie King
Edith Clark
Steve Bisley
Gordon Farkas
Sheryl Munks
Pam Schaeffer
Lise Rodgers
Mrs. Johnson
Frankie J. Holden
Frank
Mark Hennessy
Jimmy
Roy Edmunds
George
Mike Nikol
Dougy
Andrew Spence
Car Pound Policeman
Kenneth Radley
Arresting Policeman
Robert Meldrum
Lawyer
Robert Morgan
Stewart
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadia Tass
- Screenplay & Story
- David Parker
- Original Score
- Chris Gough, Philip Judd
- Original Title
- The Big Steal
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Cascade Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Film Victoria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadia Tass
David Parker
Chris Gough, Philip Judd
David Parker
Peter Carrodus
David Parker, Nadia Tass
Department Leadership Roster
Nadia Tass
Director
David Parker
Writer
David Parker
Producer
Nadia Tass
Producer
David Parker
Director of Photography
Peter Carrodus
Editor
Chris Gough
Original Music Composer
Philip Judd
Original Music Composer
Paddy Reardon
Production Design
Anje Bos
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Steal
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What is The Big Steal about?
Danny wants two things in life more than anything else, one is a Jaguar and the other is Joanna Johnson. After he is conned into trading his Nissan Cedric for a 1973 Jaguar, he plots to win Joanna and get revenge against the sleazy car dealer Gordon Farkes.
Who directed The Big Steal?
The Big Steal was directed by Nadia Tass.
Who stars in The Big Steal?
The principal cast of The Big Steal includes Ben Mendelsohn, Claudia Karvan, Marshall Napier, Damon Herriman, Angelo D'Angelo.
When was The Big Steal released and how long is it?
The Big Steal was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Steal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Steal was composed by Chris Gough, Philip Judd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Steal?
The Big Steal holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).