The Big Man(1990)
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The Big Man Synopsis
An unemployed Scottish miner is forced into bare-knuckle boxing to make ends meet.
The Big Man (1990) is a drama film directed by David Leland, released on August 31, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley, Billy Connolly and Ian Bannen. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- David Leland
- Writers:
- Don MacPherson, William McIlvanney
- Producers:
- William McIlvanney, Stephen Woolley
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Wilson
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- British STV Film Enterprises, BSB, Miramax
- Revenue:
- $59,227
- Status:
- Released
The Big Man (1990) Trailer
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The Big Man Videos & Clips
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The Big Man (1990) Blu ray Trailer
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The Big Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liam Neeson
as Danny Scoular
Joanne Whalley
as Beth Scoular
Billy Connolly
as Frankie
Ian Bannen
as Matt Mason
Hugh Grant
as Gordon
Maurice Roëves
as Cam Colvin
Pat Roach
as Billy
Kenny Ireland
as Tony
Tom Watson
as Tommy Brogan
Julie Graham
as Melanie
- John Beattie
John Beattie
as Beth's Father
Amanda Walker
as Beth's Mother
Key crew
Directed by David Leland, written by Don MacPherson and William McIlvanney, produced by William McIlvanney and Stephen Woolley.
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The Big Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Big Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Man online?
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The Big Man (1990) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Channel 4 Plus, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Big Man?
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The main cast of The Big Man (1990) includes Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley, Billy Connolly, Ian Bannen and Hugh Grant. The film was directed by David Leland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Man released?
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The Big Man was released on August 31, 1990 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Big Man worth watching?
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The Big Man (1990) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Big Man?
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Yes. The official The Big Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.