The Big Steal (1990)

The Big Steal (1990)

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Australian teen comedy following Danny (Ben Mendelsohn, in his first leading role) as he chases the two things he wants most in life: a 1973 Jaguar and Joanna Johnson (Claudia Karvan).

1990Rating: 1599 minsAustralia
Comedy
Director:
Nadia Tass ('Amy', 'Malcolm', 'Matching Jack')
Writer:
David Parker
Cast:
Ben MendelsohnClaudia KarvanSteve BisleyMarshall NapierAngelo D'Angelo

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    The Big Steal (1990) | Awards

    Award Winner
    Winn of Best Supporting Actor (Bisley), Screenplay and Original Score at the 1990 Australian Film Institute Awards.

    The Big Steal (1990) | Reviews

    Time Out

    Time Out

    The film eventually veers off into slapstick: a shame, because the prolonged chase scenes detract from the offbeat view of suburbia and peer pressure which lifts this above more mundane offerings in the genre. Mendelsohn's combination of vulnerability and bravado is a consistent delight.

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    The Guardian

    The Guardian

    A timeless John Hughes-esque teen caper. Nadia Tass gives an Australian twist to a genre of beloved coming-of-age flicks such as Ferris Bueller’s Day Off...

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    The Big Steal (1990) | Release Details

    The Big Steal (1990) is now playing in 1 cinema in Australia. The Big Steal (1990) is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV and Ritz at Home.

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