Big Shots 1982
Jacob Goldwasser's *Big Shots (1982)* is a deliciously chaotic crime dramedy that follows four well-meaning but utterly clueless men who hatch a wildly ambitious plan to swipe a bag of foreign currency—straight from the police station.
Director: Jacob Goldwasser
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Shots (1982) about?
*Big Shots* follows a quartet of lovable losers who decide to rob the police station of a safe filled with foreign currency, believing their simple plan can't fail. What unfolds is a series of increasingly disastrous missteps, testing their friendship and sanity along the way.
Who directed Big Shots?
Director Jacob Goldwasser helmed this offbeat crime dramedy, blending sharp humor with the gritty realism of botched heists.
Who stars in Big Shots?
The film features standout performances from Uri Gavriel, Moshe Ivgy, Zadok Zarum, Makram J. Khoury, and Shmuel Umani.
Is Big Shots (1982) worth watching?
While unrated on IMDb, *Big Shots* is a hidden gem for fans of quirky crime comedies. Its low-stakes absurdity and charismatic cast make it a fun watch, even if it's far from a polished thriller.
How long is Big Shots?
*Big Shots* runs for 102 minutes, packing its chaotic energy into a brisk runtime.
About Big Shots (1982) — A Crime Comedy Heist That Goes Spectacularly Wrong
Jacob Goldwasser's *Big Shots (1982)* is a deliciously chaotic crime dramedy that follows four well-meaning but utterly clueless men who hatch a wildly ambitious plan to swipe a bag of foreign currency—straight from the police station. What could have been a slick heist instead spirals into a hilarious fiasco, blending sharp dialogue with the kind of flawed brilliance that only exists in the mind of amateur criminals. With its sun-drenched, slightly seedy atmosphere, the film captures the desperation and misguided camaraderie of men who are in over their heads, delivering a story that's as much about the journey as it is about the (doomed) destination.
Starring Uri Gavriel, Moshe Ivgy, and Zadok Zarum, *Big Shots* leans into the absurdity of its premise with deadpan humor and a gritty, no-frills aesthetic. The genre-bending mix of crime and drama keeps the tone unpredictable, balancing tense moments with bursts of dark comedy. It's a snapshot of a bygone era of filmmaking, where the stakes feel high but the execution is gloriously unhinged.