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The Big Hit

19641h 39mJean Valère

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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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What is The Big Hit (1964) 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 stars in The Big Hit?

The Big Hit stars Emmanuelle Riva (Clémence Grandval), Hardy Krüger (Frank Willes), Francisco Rabal (Michel Arland), Roger Couderc (Claude Gray), Jean-Louis Maury (Drouin). The film was directed by Jean Valère.

How long is The Big Hit?

The Big Hit has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1964.

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