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The Big Dig

1969Movie1 h 35 min

73
GoodGoodWatch score
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A slapstick comedy lampooning bureaucracy and the madness of everyday life in Israel centers on an escaped lunatic who digs up the streets of Tel-Aviv with a drill.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares or tears.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ephraim Kishon
Written by
Ephraim Kishon
Produced by
Roni Ya'ackov
Music by
Noam Sheriff

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Facts

January 1, 1969 · 1 h 35 min · Comedy

Released
January 1, 1969
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Hebrew
Made in
Israel, Germany

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Big Dig worth watching?"

Questions about The Big Dig

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Big Dig worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Big Dig okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Big Dig make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Big Dig?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Big Dig in English?

Hebrew

No, it was made in Hebrew.