The Big Fix (1978)

Film Overview
"The Big Fix" is a secret comedy movie, directed by Jeremy Kagan, which was launched in 1978. The movie includes Richard Dreyfuss who plays the role of Moses Wine, an unemployed, separated Private Detective dealing with the responsibility of being a single father. The movie script, composed by Roger L. Simon, is based upon his book of the exact same name, the very first in a series of secret novels.

Plot
The storyline of "The Big Fix" follows Moses Wine as he gets taken part in a prominent political mystery, entangling him in a web of intrigue and danger. The previous political activist is worked with by his ex-girlfriend, Lila (Susan Anspach), on behalf of a California gubernatorial candidate, Miles Hawthorne. Moses's mission is to solve a negative campaign suggesting that Hawthorne remains related to the extreme, Trotskyist '60s political group Symbionese Liberation Army.

Main Characters
As the plot unfolds, Moses Wine, with his ne'er-do-well spirit and shaggy appeal, effectively protects his kids versus schoolyard bullies, attempts to reason with his requiring ex-wife, and unfolds a web spun by elusive political antagonists. His complicated personal life and the obligations of fatherhood contribute to the daily obstacles of his investigator work.

Climax
As Moses examines the case, he finds himself entangled in numerous conspiracy theories. He eventually identifies that the communist activist, Howard Eppis, was associated with the defamation effort, trying to pin the extreme activities on Hawthorne. Nevertheless, Moses likewise finds out that Howard was acting on Hawthorne's command who was simply looking for political attention and compassion. Eppis ultimately dies in an encounter, while Hawthorne rejects any function in it, leaving Moses in a moral problem.

Styles
"The Big Fix" engages with themes of political deception, individual responsibility, and the complexities of navigating life in a post-1960s society - the age Moses originates from. His personality is a mix of cynicism against the changing political landscape with the classic optimism of the '60s.

Performances
Richard Dreyfuss delivered an important performance of Moses Wine, interlacing the character's expert intrigue with personal issues. His wise-cracking but trustworthy personality worked as the main component of the movie. The movie also includes notable efficiencies from a strong supporting cast, consisting of Susan Anspach, John Lithgow, and F. Murray Abraham.

Reception
Simon's unique offered adequate space for Dreyfuss to embody an intriguing character efficient in handling a complicated political scandal while navigating a complicated individual life. While the movie carried out modestly at package office, it was favored by critics, with specific recognition for the performances and the mix of funny and suspense in the story. Dreyfuss's representation of Moses Wine even made him a Best Actor election at the 1979 Golden Globe Awards.

In conclusion, "The Big Fix" is a story of a common man and a private detective, living in the consequences of a politically turbulent time, trying to fix a complicated political scandal while handling his personal life. Regardless of some flaws, the movie uses an appealing narrative and remarkable efficiencies. On the other hand, it stands as a dynamic photo of the time, revealing the political and cultural shifts of the period.

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