Big Man

Big Man

1988 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 5.5 · Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime

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The renowned Insurance International Co. has created an enquiry network, headed by detective Jack Clementi, to defend itself against insurance fraud. Jack has saved the company enormous amounts of money throughout his successful investigations and his bosses are more than willing put up with his brusque manners, his disconcerting frankness, and his intolerance for any form of company bureaucracy. Yet he is a big guy with a huge heart.

Created by Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Mario Cecchi Gori

Network: Canale 5

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