The Big Hit
Le gros coup
Synopsis
Frank Willes, a young professional footballer, is involved in a road accident from which he emerges partially crippled, having crashed into the car of a wealthy shopkeeper who dies in the accident. Willes then learns that the merchant's widow, Clémence Grandval, stands to gain a fortune from her husband's life insurance. He also discovers that his accident may not have been an accident at all.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Valère
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Charles Tacchella, Charles Williams, Jean Valère, Paul Gégauff
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Le gros coup
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Da Ma Produzione, Electra Films, Films Arthur Lesser
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Valère
Jean-Charles Tacchella, Charles Williams, Jean Valère, Paul Gégauff
Georges Delerue
Nicolas Hayer
Roger Debelmas
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Valère
Director
Roger Debelmas
Producer
Jean Valère
Writer
Nicolas Hayer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Hit
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What is The Big Hit about?
Frank Willes, a young professional footballer, is involved in a road accident from which he emerges partially crippled, having crashed into the car of a wealthy shopkeeper who dies in the accident. Willes then learns that the merchant's widow, Clémence Grandval, stands to gain a fortune from her husband's life insurance. He also discovers that his accident may not have been an accident at all.
Who directed The Big Hit?
The Big Hit was directed by Jean Valère.
Who stars in The Big Hit?
The principal cast of The Big Hit includes Emmanuelle Riva, Hardy Krüger, Francisco Rabal, Roger Couderc, Jean-Louis Maury.
When was The Big Hit released and how long is it?
The Big Hit was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Hit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Hit was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is The Big Hit based on a book or true story?
The Big Hit is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Williams".