The Big Cannon
The Big Cannon

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The Big Cannon

1981
Movie
84 min
Greek

A masseur whose son is a student in Germany learns that he has become a member of the Neo-Nazi party.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Joe D'AmatoGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A ruthless mercenary, Klaus Kinski, is hired to track down a notorious criminal responsible for a series of violent robberies. The mission takes him through a dangerous underworld where betrayal and double-crosses are commonplace. He must navigate treacherous alliances and confront his own violent past to complete his assignment.

Critical Reception

The Big Cannon received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics citing its gratuitous violence and thin plot. However, some acknowledged Klaus Kinski's intense performance as a saving grace in an otherwise standard exploitation film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Klaus Kinski's committed, albeit unsettling, performance.

  • Criticized for excessive gore and a predictable narrative.

  • Seen as a typical low-budget action-thriller of its era.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Big Cannon' is largely absent from public records, making it difficult to summarize specific user likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a subgenre of Italian exploitation cinema that often featured graphic violence and anti-hero protagonists, sometimes capitalizing on the popularity of actors like Klaus Kinski.

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