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Big Shar

1983 · 96 min · Director: Sylwester Chęciński

Big Shar (1983) is a drama, directed by Sylwester Chęciński. It stars Jan Nowicki and Andrzej Pieczyński. The 96-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What Big Shar Is About

An ageing gambler comes out of prison and goes back to the only trade he knows: cheating at the poker table. He takes on a young taxi driver and teaches him the craft. The boy learns fast and wants a share of the big score. But in this line of work the distance between pupil and master does not always stay the same. Sylwester Chęciński's film was one of the most watched Polish productions of 1983 and reached more than two million viewers. Jan Nowicki plays the master gambler. It is set in the Poland of the eighties and describes the short cuts to money, a world that sits outside what is legal. It won the Golden Duck award the following year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Shar about?

An ageing gambler comes out of prison and goes back to the only trade he knows: cheating at the poker table. He takes on a young taxi driver and teaches him the craft.

Where can I watch Big Shar?

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How long is Big Shar?

Big Shar runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).

When did Big Shar come out?

Big Shar was released in 1983.

Who directed Big Shar?

Big Shar was directed by Sylwester Chęciński.

Who stars in Big Shar?

Big Shar stars Jan Nowicki, Andrzej Pieczyński, Dorota Pomykała, Leon Niemczyk.

What is Big Shar's rating?

Big Shar holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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