The Big Swag (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1965, The Big Swag is a comedy and thriller film directed by Alex Joffé, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. Louis Bourdin est employé à la RATP le jour, romancier la nuit, avec une forte prédilection pour le genre policier. Un jour, il rédige un polar situé dans l'univers de la RATP, boudé par les éditeurs. Le livre parvient alors aux yeux d'une bande de criminels...

Who’s in it. The Big Swag stars Bourvil as Louis Bourdin, Paul Meurisse as Paul Filippi, le gangster, Françoise Deldick as Angélique and Daniel Ceccaldi as Pignol, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Big Swag 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 The Big Swag page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Big Swag tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Big Swag (1965)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Swag change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Big Swag worth watching?
The Big Swag holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Big Swag?
The Big Swag stars Bourvil, Paul Meurisse, Françoise Deldick, Daniel Ceccaldi and Bernard Fresson.
When was The Big Swag released?
The Big Swag was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.