Down Among the Big Boys (1993)

September. 19,1993

| Drama Thriller Crime TV Movie

Set in Glasgow, Louie, the detective son of an upright police sergeant, is about to marry. His intended is the daughter of JoJo (Connolly), a wealthy and compulsive thief who attempts a spectacular robbery. Louie is put in charge of the investigation of JoJo's latest enterprise. JoJo learns of his peril and begins an exercise in risk management.

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Cast

Billy Connolly as JoJo Donnelly

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Ashley Jensen as Claire Donnelly

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Douglas Henshall as Louie Gibbons

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Reviews

Lucybespro

1993/09/19

It is a performances centric movie

VeteranLight

1993/09/20

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Usamah Harvey

1993/09/21

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Lela

1993/09/22

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.