The Big Risk (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1960, The Big Risk is a thriller, crime and romance film directed by Claude Sautet, running about 110 minutes. “Tough Gangster Action” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On crowded Milan streets, two men execute a split-second payroll heist-in broad daylight-then begin a lightning-paced getaway, via every conveyance available. But after all, when a tough guy's returning to France (where he's been sentenced to death in absentia) after holing up in Italy for nearly a decade, he's got to have some startup money--particularly if he's going back with the wife and kids.
Who’s in it. The Big Risk stars Lino Ventura as Abel Davos, Jean-Paul Belmondo as Eric Stark, Sandra Milo as Liliane and Marcel Dalio as Arthur Gibelin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Big Risk has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Risk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Risk tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Risk (1960)?
- In US, The Big Risk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Risk worth watching?
- The Big Risk holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Big Risk?
- The Big Risk stars Lino Ventura, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Sandra Milo, Marcel Dalio and Michel Ardan.
- When was The Big Risk released?
- The Big Risk was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.