The Big Hit

Overview

Frank Willes, a young professional footballer, is involved in a road accident from which he emerges partially crippled, having crashed into the car of a wealthy shopkeeper who dies in the accident. Willes then learns that the merchant's widow, Clémence Grandval, stands to gain a fortune from her husband's life insurance. He also discovers that his accident may not have been an accident at all.

Cast

Emmanuelle Riva

Clémence Grandval

Hardy Krüger

Frank Willes

Francisco Rabal

Michel Arland

Roger Couderc

Claude Gray

Jean-Louis Maury

Drouin

Étienne Bierry

L'hôtelier

Jacques Monod

L'agent d'assurances

Pilar Cansino

La bonne (uncredited)