The Big One(1997)
Protecting the Earth from the scum of corporate America.
The Big One Synopsis
The Big One is an investigative documentary from director Michael Moore who goes around the country asking why big American corporations produce their product abroad where labor is cheaper while so many Americans are unemployed, losing their jobs, and would happily be hired by such companies as Nike.
The Big One (1997) is a documentary film directed by Michael Moore, released on September 6, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Michael Moore, Jim Czarnecki, Elaine Bly and Brian Danitz. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Moore
- Writers:
- Michael Moore, Michael Moore
- Producers:
- Kathleen Glynn
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Smith
- Production:
- Dog Eat Dog Films, Mayfair Entertainment International, BBC, Miramax
- Revenue:
- $720,074
- Status:
- Released
The Big One (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Big One before you stream it.
The Big One Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Moore
as Self
- Jim Czarnecki
Jim Czarnecki
as Self
- Elaine Bly
Elaine Bly
as Self - Random House Media Escort
- Brian Danitz
Brian Danitz
as Self
- Richard Jewell
Richard Jewell
as Self - Innocent Guy
Bill Clinton
as Self (archive footage)
Jerry Springer
as Self (archive footage)
- Dan Burns
Dan Burns
as Himself - Radio Personality
- Chip Carter
Chip Carter
as Himself - Forbes Campaign
- Joel Feick
Joel Feick
as Himself - Radio Commentator
- Doug France
Doug France
as Himself - Random House Representative
- Mary Gielow
Mary Gielow
as Herself - Media Escort in Milwaukee
Key crew
Directed by Michael Moore, written by Michael Moore and Michael Moore, produced by Kathleen Glynn.
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The Big One Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 88 ratings.
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The Big One – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big One online?
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Who stars in The Big One?
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The main cast of The Big One (1997) includes Michael Moore, Jim Czarnecki, Elaine Bly, Brian Danitz and Richard Jewell. The film was directed by Michael Moore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big One released?
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The Big One was released on September 6, 1997 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Big One worth watching?
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The Big One (1997) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Big One?
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