The Big Town(1987)
Lady luck is always on his side. Tonight, she's on fire.
The Big Town Synopsis
It is 1957. J.C. Cullen is a young man from a small town, with a talent for winning at craps, who leaves for the big city to work as a professional gambler. While there, he breaks the bank at a private craps game at the Gem Club, owned by George Cole, and falls in love with two women, one of them Cole's wife.
The Big Town (1987) is a drama and romance film directed by Ben Bolt, released on September 25, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Tommy Lee Jones and Bruce Dern. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Bolt
- Writers:
- Robert Roy Pool, Clark Howard
- Producers:
- Martin Ransohoff
- Cinematographer:
- Ralf D. Bode
- Production:
- Albacore Productions Inc., Columbia Pictures
- Revenue:
- $1,733,017
- Status:
- Released
The Big Town (1987) Trailer
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The Big Town Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matt Dillon
as J.C. Cullen
Diane Lane
as Lorry Dane
Tommy Lee Jones
as George Cole
Bruce Dern
as M. Edwards
Lee Grant
as Ferguson Edwards
Tom Skerritt
as Phil Carpenter
Suzy Amis
as Aggie Donaldson
David Marshall Grant
as Sonny Binkley
Don Francks
as Carl Hooker
Del Close
as Deacon Daniels
- Meg Hogarth
Meg Hogarth
as Dorothy Cullen
Cherry Jones
as Ginger McDonald
Key crew
Directed by Ben Bolt, written by Robert Roy Pool and Clark Howard, produced by Martin Ransohoff.
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The Big Town Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 60 ratings.
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The Big Town – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Town online?
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Who stars in The Big Town?
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The main cast of The Big Town (1987) includes Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Dern and Lee Grant. The film was directed by Ben Bolt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Town released?
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The Big Town was released on September 25, 1987 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Big Town worth watching?
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The Big Town (1987) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Big Town?
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