The Big Exchange
The Big Exchange

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The Big Exchange

1992
Movie
88 min
Russian

USSR. The time of the monetary reform of 1961. One hundred rubles turned into ten overnight. But the reform did not affect copper money. Enterprising administrator of the Park of culture and recreation Prokhor Ignatievich, wanting to increase his capital, tries to exchange a big amount of money for small copper with the help of simple-minded driver Zhora Grakin and ex-convict Roland Babaskin...

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: David WorthGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of former intelligence agents, betrayed and left for dead, reunite to exact revenge on their former employer. They plan a complex heist to steal crucial evidence that could expose their corrupt handler. Facing betrayal from within and overwhelming odds, they must rely on their specialized skills and trust in each other to survive and achieve their objective.

Critical Reception

The Big Exchange received a largely negative reception from critics, with many citing a convoluted plot, uninspired direction, and weak performances. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, finding the action sequences to be derivative and the overall story unengaging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and uninspired action sequences.

  • Performances were noted as being largely uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • The film was generally considered a derivative and forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but generally reflect disappointment with the film's execution, with many finding it to be a low-budget and uninspired thriller that failed to deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

Despite its star-studded cast including Telly Savalas in one of his final roles, 'The Big Exchange' was a direct-to-video release in many markets and garnered very little attention.

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