Question 1

Which famous Tel Aviv movie theater was recreated in a studio for this film?

Accepted Answer

A studio mock-up of a central junction in Tel Aviv included one of the city's most famous movie theaters, Mougraby.

Question 2

Why does the portrait of Levi Eshkol briefly appear in the police station scene?

Accepted Answer

The portrait appears for no apparent reason among flashbacks. The film came out two weeks after Eshkol's death.

Question 3

Which actor played the lunatic Blaumilch and how many words does he speak?

Accepted Answer

Bomba Tzur played Blaumilch and says only one word during the entire movie: 'Blaumilch'.

Question 4

What award did 'The Big Dig' receive at the Golden Globes?

Accepted Answer

It won an award at the Golden Globes (USA) in 1970.

Question 5

Who directed and wrote the film, and where can he be seen as a cameo?

Accepted Answer

Ephraim Kishon directed and wrote the film. He appears as a nervous driver shouting in a red car during the traffic jam scene.

The Big Dig

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