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The Big Shot

2019 · 107 min

A brisk, straightforward crime thriller that moves quickly through its investigation without asking much of the viewer.

Overview
A car fixer jumps off stairs after illegal demolition. Police officer tries to find the crime and catch the evil boss.

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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • corruption
    • justice
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action6
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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    Where to watch in the UK

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    Details

    Genres
    action, crime, thriller
    Directed by
    Guo Shubo
    Written by
    Zisheng Guo, Rongrong Hu, Yang Miao, Dong Runnian
    Starring
    Wang Qianyuan, Bao Bei'er, Wang Xun, Wang Yanhui, Qu Jingjing, Gai Yuexi, Liu Mintao, Mei Ting
    Cinematography
    Liu Yingjian
    Runtime
    107 min
    Country
    China
    Languages
    Mandarin

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