The Big Slice

Two aspiring authors wish to write a crime novel but realize they lack practical knowledge of the underworld. To gather authentic research, the friends decide to immerse themselves in dangerous situations. One manages to enter the police force while the other embeds himself with criminals. Their attempts to simulate real-life crime lead them into complicated circumstances involving a gang leader, a large sum of money, and a dead body.

This 1991 crime comedy was directed and written by John Bradshaw. It was the first of five films he directed, preceding projects such as Come Dance with Me and May the Best Wedding Win. The film was produced by Nicolas Stiliadis through SC Entertainment International and features a cast including Casey Siemaszko, Louis Ferreira, Leslie Hope, Heather Locklear, Kenneth Welsh, and Nicholas Campbell.

The movie has a runtime of 86 minutes and was a joint production between Canada and the United States. Audience reception has been generally poor, as reflected by a rating of 4.2/10 on IMDb based on 197 votes.