Big Shar

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.

Release Date

May 16, 1983

Status

Released

Original Title

Wielki Szu

Runtime

1h 36min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Polish

Production Companies

Zespół Filmowy Kadr