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What is The Big Combo?

posted 15 years ago by Jason_Radley
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Is the title a homage to classic film noirs, The Big Sleep and The Big Heat or to some generic combination such as sex & death, love & money or even light & dark?

[–] mick-263 15 years ago

combination mob controlled brothels in new york in the 50s

[–] amd8404 14 years ago

Yes, this is made clear in the film. But I think the OP is more on the right track with a metaphorical reading of the title.

[–] gorgsharpy 13 years ago

Combo = To get the girl and the mobster.