Summary
The Big Picture is an American romantic film drama first released in 1989,
directed by Christopher Guest.
The film stars Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth, J.T. Walsh, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Michael McKean.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Christopher Guest
- Script: Michael Varhol, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean
- Photo: Jeff Jur
- Music: David Nichtern
- Cast: Kevin Bacon (Nick Chapman), Emily Longstreth (Susan Rawlings), J.T. Walsh (Allen Habel), Jennifer Jason Leigh (Lydia Johnson), Michael McKean (Emmet Sumner), Kim Miyori (Jenny Sumner), Teri Hatcher (Gretchen), Dan Schneider (Jonathan Tristan-Bennet), Jason Gould (Carl Manknik), Tracy Brooks Swope (Lori Pressman), Don Franklin (Todd Marvin), Gary Kroeger (Mark), Alice Hirson (Mrs. Chapman), Grant Owens (Mr. Chapman), Fran Drescher (Polo Habel), Suzy Cote (Mindy Habel), Eddie Albert (M.C.), June Lockhart (Janet Kingsley), Stephen Collins (Attorney), Roddy McDowall (Judge), Robert Bauer (Wounded Soldier), Vladimir Skomarovsky (Man in Nick’s Movie), C.W. Hemingway (Joey), Holly Fields (Daughter), Yvonne Peattie (Mrs. Feldzar), Stan Ivar (Charlie), David Hayward (George), Caitlin Clarke (Sharon), Nancy Valen (Young Sharon), Wesley Pfenning (Woman in Cabin), John Cleese (Bartender), Richard Blake (Abe Lincoln), Walter Olkewicz (Babe Ruth), Scott Coffey (Waiter), Bruce Kirby (Businessman), Richard Belzer (Video Show Host), Tom Maier (Building Manager)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 100 min; B&W
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Comedy / Drama / Romance






