Let's Blow a Million
Let's Blow a Million

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Let's Blow a Million

1977
Movie
90 min
Hebrew

For eight and a half years Grego, known as "The Greek", is in prison and contimuously planning his revenge former partner, Shaby. So is it a big surprise when the great enemy of Shaby is extracting him from the prison?

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Howard KochGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of disgruntled former employees of a wealthy industrialist decide to get revenge by planning to steal a million dollars from him. Their elaborate heist involves a series of cunning deceptions and impersonations, all while trying to avoid the authorities and each other's own greed. The caper unfolds with a mix of clever planning and chaotic execution.

Critical Reception

Let's Blow a Million was met with a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often found its comedic elements hit-or-miss and its plot somewhat predictable. Audiences, however, found some enjoyment in its lighthearted crime caper feel and the performances of its cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's attempts at humor sometimes fall flat.

  • The heist plot is somewhat derivative but offers moderate entertainment.

  • Performances are a saving grace for some viewers.

Google audience: Google user reviews are largely absent for this film, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes. However, the limited available commentary suggests a mild level of enjoyment for its escapist crime comedy elements.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of crime comedies in the late 1970s that often featured ensemble casts and elaborate heist plots.

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