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The Great Telephone Robbery

1972·Movie
1h 40min

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Funny, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Meshulam, a lowly bank clerk, has two hobbies: crime novels, and the ability to calculate investment interest in his head. When he learns of a local gang's plot to rob the bank, Meshulam realizes that this is his chance to make himself the hero of his own crime story -- by stopping them, in his own unique way!
Israeli ComedyCrime CaperUnderdog StoryWitty DialogueSituational HumorClever PlotBank RobberyHeroic ClerkLighthearted Intrigue

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Great Telephone Robbery worth watching?

67
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Great Telephone Robbery?

1 h 40 min

The Great Telephone Robbery runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Great Telephone Robbery in?

Hebrew

It was made in Hebrew. Produced in Israel.