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Big Shar

1983·Movie
1h 36min
70
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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Violence5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Coming of Age3

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Fresh out of prison, a seasoned poker hustler finds himself teaching the trade to a young cab driver chasing his first big win.
Polish Crime DramaCon Artist ThrillerNeo-NoirPsychological StudyGritty RealismMoral DecayManipulationBleak AtmosphereCharacter-DrivenHigh Stakes

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Big Shar worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Big Shar rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Big Shar?

1 h 36 min

Big Shar runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Big Shar in?

Polish

It was made in Polish. Produced in Poland.