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The Big Shot-Caller

Play trailer Poster for The Big Shot-Caller Released May 15, 2009 1h 30m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Though the odds are against him, an aspiring salsa dancer (David Rhein) turns to his estranged sister (Marlene Rhein) for help in making his dream come true.

Critics Reviews

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V.A. Musetto New York Post Family togetherness goes only so far. Witness The Big Shot-Caller, a lackluster soaper written and directed by Marlene Rhein, who stars with her brother, David Rhein. (They portray brother and sister, no less.) Rated: 1/4 May 15, 2009 Full Review Joe Neumaier New York Daily News Too many threads are woven together here, but occasionally, it just connects. Rated: 2/5 May 15, 2009 Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times This minuscule indie variation of Saturday Night Fever moves only in fits and starts. Rated: 2/5 May 15, 2009 Full Review Mattie Lucas From the Front Row Rhein's screenplay is witty and original, never taking the expected path and nimbly avoiding cliches and narrative pitfalls. Rated: 3/4 Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Ron Wilkinson Monsters and Critics A methodical and thoughtful film that provides food for thought but will be too slow for most audiences. Rated: 6/10 May 28, 2009 Full Review Matthew Nestel Boxoffice Magazine This film, about a wallflower that finds himself through Salsa dancing, warrants a short-not a feature film. Rated: 2/5 May 18, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Cleverly written, heartfelt film about a socially awkward, legally blind man who sets out to achieve his dream of becoming a salsa dancer. Despite its generic sounding description, "The Big Shot-Caller" is a unique, completely winning charmer made with warmth and heart. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Marlene Rhein

Director

David Rhein

Jamie

Marlene Rhein

Lianne

Robert Costanzo

Rudy

Laneya Wiles

Elissa

Leslie Eva Glaser

Rebecca

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David Rhein as Jamie and Marlene Rhein as Lianne in "The Big Shot-Caller." Laneya Wiles as Elissa and David Rhein as Jamie in "The Big Shot-Caller." David Rhein as Jamie in "The Big Shot-Caller." David Rhein and Marlene Rhein on the set of "The Big Shot-Caller." David Rhein as Jamie and Leslie Nernet in "The Big Shot-Caller." David Rhein as Jamie and Marlene Rhein as Lianne in "The Big Shot-Caller." David Rhein as Jamie and Aaliyah Yasmeen in "The Big Shot-Caller." Paul Borghese as Victor and Robert Costanzo as Rudy in "The Big Shot-Caller." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Though the odds are against him, an aspiring salsa dancer (David Rhein) turns to his estranged sister (Marlene Rhein) for help in making his dream come true.
Director
Marlene Rhein
Producer
Christine Giorgio
Screenwriter
Marlene Rhein
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 15, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 30m