The Big Store
Le Grand Bazar
Synopsis
Four guys working for a small grocer in trouble, declare war on a new giant neighborhood supermarket by attempting several coups. A film about the big store taking over the business of smaller stores.
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Gérard Rinaldi
Gérard
Jean Sarrus
Jean
Gérard Filipelli
Phil
Jean-Guy Fechner
Jean-Guy
Michel Galabru
Émile, propriétaire du café-épicerie
Michel Serrault
Félix Boucan, directeur du supermarché
Jacques Seiler
Jacques, chef service sécurité du supermarché
Candice Patou
Valentine, agent de sécurité du supermarché
Roger Carel
Le commissaire-priseur
François Cadet
Le contremaître de l'usine
Maurice Travail
Le directeur de l'usine
Pierre Gualdi
Le boucher
André Badin
L'acheteur endormi aux enchères
Florence Blot
Mme Bonize, cliente de l'épicerie
Hélène Soubielle
Employée du supermarché et petite amie de Jean
Catherine Zidi
La petite amie de Jean-Guy
Nicole Dubois
Petite amie de Gérard
Michèle Delacroix
Petite amie de Phil
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 28, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Zidi
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Beller, Michel Fabre, Claude Zidi
- Original Title
- Le Grand Bazar
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Films 7
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Zidi
Georges Beller, Michel Fabre, Claude Zidi
Paul Bonis
Robert Isnardon, Monique Isnardon
Christian Fechner, Bernard Artigues
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Zidi
Director
Robert Isnardon
Editor
Monique Isnardon
Editor
Christian Fechner
Producer
Bernard Artigues
Producer
Paul Bonis
Director of Photography
Claude Zidi
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Store
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Store about?
Four guys working for a small grocer in trouble, declare war on a new giant neighborhood supermarket by attempting several coups. A film about the big store taking over the business of smaller stores.
Who directed The Big Store?
The Big Store was directed by Claude Zidi.
Who stars in The Big Store?
The principal cast of The Big Store includes Gérard Rinaldi, Jean Sarrus, Gérard Filipelli, Jean-Guy Fechner, Michel Galabru.
When was The Big Store released and how long is it?
The Big Store was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Store?
The Big Store holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).