The Big Risk
“The BIG Crime! The BIG Chase!”
Two men pull off a daring daylight payroll heist in Milan, making a fast getaway. One is returning to France after years in hiding, needing money to start fresh with his family.
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Where is The Big Risk streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Big Risk
The Big Risk is a 1960 French-language crime film directed by Claude Sautet. The cast is led by Lino Ventura, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Sandra Milo. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Big Risk was produced by Les Films Odéon, Mondex Films, and Filmsonor and made in France and Italy. It was released on March 23, 1960, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Claude Sautet
- Release date
- March 23, 1960
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Les Films Odéon, Mondex Films, Filmsonor
The Big Risk cast & crew
The Big Risk was directed by Claude Sautet.
The cast features Lino Ventura as Abel Davos, Jean-Paul Belmondo as Éric Stark, Sandra Milo as Liliane, Marcel Dalio as Arthur Gibelin, Michel Ardan as Henri Vintran, aka 'Riton', and Simone Desmaison as Thérèse Davos.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue, cinematography is by Ghislain Cloquet, and it was produced by Robert Amon and Jean Darvey.
Is The Big Risk worth watching?
The Big Risk holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 147 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, The Big Risk is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big Risk
The Big Risk isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of The Big Risk
Lino Ventura
Abel Davos
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Éric Stark
Sandra Milo
Liliane
Marcel Dalio
Arthur Gibelin
Michel Ardan
Henri Vintran, aka 'Riton'
Simone Desmaison
Thérèse Davos
Michèle Méritz
Sophie Fargier
Stan Krol
Raymond Naldi
Evelyne Ker
Gibelin's daughter
Betty Schneider
Little maid
France Asselin
Denise Vintran
Jean-Pierre Zola
Boss of the detective agency
The Big Risk — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Risk in United States?
The Big Risk is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Big Risk in?
The Big Risk is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Risk?
The Big Risk runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Big Risk rated?
The Big Risk is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 147 ratings.
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