Big Shar (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1983, Big Shar is an action and drama film directed by Sylwester Chęciński, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Released from prison after five years, con-artist Szu is sent packing by his young wife; he heads for the town of Lutyn where he runs a con and attracts the interest of Jurek, a young cab driver who imagines himself a great grifter. Szu ("Sharp") teaches Jurek a few tricks enabling the young man to win some money in Wroclaw, then Sharp departs with Jola, a prostitute who offers him a mark. How that plays out, Jurek's determination to win big, Sharp's cold calculations, and the wages of sin await.
Who’s in it. Big Shar stars Jan Nowicki as Wielki Szu, Andrzej Pieczyński as Taksówkarz Jurek, Dorota Pomykała as Prostytutka Jola and Leon Niemczyk as Stefan Mikun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Big Shar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Shar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Shar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Shar (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Shar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Shar worth watching?
- Big Shar holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Shar?
- Big Shar stars Jan Nowicki, Andrzej Pieczyński, Dorota Pomykała, Leon Niemczyk and Grażyna Szapołowska.
- When was Big Shar released?
- Big Shar was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.