The Big Operator (1976): Cast
The Big Operator is a 1976 comedy directed by Claude Pinoteau, starring Yves Montand as Morland, Claude Brasseur and Adolfo Celi. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Claude Pinoteau
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Gaumont International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Big Operator About?
The premise of The Big Operator without spoilers.
The aging villain Émile Morland talks his old friend Aristide into helping him with to kidnap the son of a millionaire.
The Big Operator Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- kidnapping
- child kidnapping
- based on novel
- son
- three word title
The Big Operator Cast & Characters
Yves Montand leads the cast as Morland, with Claude Brasseur as Ari and Adolfo Celi as Rifai. Directed by Claude Pinoteau; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Claude Pinoteau
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Yves Montand as Morland -
Claude Brasseur as Ari -
Adolfo Celi as Rifai -
Valentina Cortese as Witwe
Also Starring in The Big Operator
· 20 more- Geoffrey Copleston Texan (as Geoffrey Coppleston)
- Guy Marchand Marcel
- Aldo Maccione Tony
- Brizio Montinaro Mario
- Agostina Belli Amandine
- Gianni Cavina Silvio
- Bruno Rosa Rifai's Bodyguard
- Ely Galleani Dorotea
- Sergio Doria Rifai's Secretary
- Jole Silvani Tony's Mother
- Imelde Marani Bar Owner
- Roger Browne
- Giovanna Sanfilippo Donna Chioso (as Giovanna San Filippo-Puntor)
- Giovanna Chemeri La dame Abidjan
- West Buchanan
- Flavia Giorgi Texan Woman
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- Patricia Damsey 2nd Children's nurse
- Mirko Lacobacci-Puntor Alberto
- Gianluca Cantarini Selim
- Dario Ghirardi Genova Guard
More from Claude Pinoteau
More films directed by Claude Pinoteau: Pierre and Marie, Cache Cash, Snow and Fire and The Student.
The Big Operator Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Der große Angeber” and “Ein großer und ein kleiner Gauner”.
- Also known as
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- Der große Angeber
- Ein großer und ein kleiner Gauner
- Il genio
- اسکروگرف بزرگ
- Суперплут
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The Big Operator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Big Operator, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Big Operator?
The Big Operator runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Big Operator released?
The Big Operator was released on November 27, 1976.
Who directed The Big Operator?
The Big Operator was directed by Claude Pinoteau.
More films by Claude Pinoteau Who is in the cast of The Big Operator?
The Big Operator stars Yves Montand as Morland, Claude Brasseur as Ari and Adolfo Celi as Rifai, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Big Operator have a post-credit scene?
No. The Big Operator has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Big Operator in?
The original language of The Big Operator is French.
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