

The Big Store
1973-09-06 · 86 min · ★ 6.3
Four guys working for a small grocer in trouble, declare war on a new giant neighborhood supermarket by attempting several coups. A film about the big store taking over the business of smaller stores.
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Production details
- Directors
- Claude Zidi
- Production companies
- Films 7
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Gérard RinaldiGérard
Jean SarrusJean
Gérard FilipelliPhil
Jean-Guy FechnerJean-Guy
Michel GalabruÉmile, propriétaire du café-épicerie
Michel SerraultFélix Boucan, directeur du supermarché
Jacques SeilerJacques, chef service sécurité du supermarché
Candice PatouValentine, agent de sécurité du supermarché
Roger CarelLe commissaire-priseur
François CadetLe contremaître de l'usine
Maurice TravailLe directeur de l'usine
Pierre GualdiLe boucher
André BadinL'acheteur endormi aux enchères
Hélène SoubielleEmployée du supermarché et petite amie de Jean
Nicole DuboisPetite amie de GérardTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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