The Big Picture (1989)
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- PG-13
- 1h 40min
- Comedy, Drama
- 30 Nov 1990 (UK)
- Movie
Film school grad Nick Chapman thought his career was made after his award winning short film, but discovered Hollywood wasn't as easy as it seems.
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| Kevin Bacon | ... |
Nick Chapman
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| Emily Longstreth | ... |
Susan Rawlings
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| J.T. Walsh | ... |
Allen Habel
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| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... |
Lydia Johnson
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| Michael McKean | ... |
Emmet Sumner
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| Kim Miyori | ... |
Jenny Sumner
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| Teri Hatcher | ... |
Gretchen
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| Dan Schneider | ... |
Jonathan Tristan-Bennet
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| Jason Gould | ... |
Carl Manknik
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| Tracy Brooks Swope | ... |
Lori Pressman
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| Don Franklin | ... |
Todd Marvin
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| Gary Kroeger | ... |
Mark
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| Alice Hirson | ... |
Mrs. Chapman
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| Grant Owens | ... |
Mr. Chapman
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| Fran Drescher | ... |
Polo Habel
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Suzy Cote | ... |
Mindy Habel
(as Suzy Coté)
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| Eddie Albert | ... |
M.C.
(as Eddie Albert Sr.)
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| June Lockhart | ... |
Janet Kingsley
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| Stephen Collins | ... |
Attorney
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| Roddy McDowall | ... |
Judge
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| Robert Bauer | ... |
Wounded Soldier
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| Vladimir Skomarovsky | ... |
Man in Nick's Movie
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C.W. Hemingway | ... |
Joey
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| Holly Fields | ... |
Daughter
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Yvonne Peattie | ... |
Mrs. Feldzar
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| Stan Ivar | ... |
Charlie
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| David Hayward | ... |
George
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| Caitlin Clarke | ... |
Sharon
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| Nancy Valen | ... |
Young Sharon
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Wesley Pfenning | ... |
Woman in Cabin
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| John Cleese | ... |
Bartender
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Richard Blake | ... |
Abe Lincoln
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| Walter Olkewicz | ... |
Babe Ruth
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| Scott Coffey | ... |
Waiter
(as T. Scott Coffey)
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| Bruce Kirby | ... |
Businessman
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| Richard Belzer | ... |
Video Show Host
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Tom Maier | ... |
Building Manager
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Michael Jocum | ... |
PEZ® People
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Tim Landers | ... |
PEZ® People
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Martin Lund | ... |
PEZ® People
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Mike Miller | ... |
PEZ® People
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Novi Novog | ... |
PEZ® People
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Valen Watson | ... |
Woman in Restaurant
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Jennifer Karr | ... |
Woman in Restaurant
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Sue-Ann Leeds | ... |
Woman in Restaurant
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| Buddy Garion | ... |
Man in Restaurant
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Jim Pollack | ... |
Man in Restaurant
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| Scott Williamson | ... |
Restaurant Manager
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Victor Steinbach | ... |
Andres Vargiak
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| Arlene Lorre | ... |
Cleopatra
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George Rogan | ... |
Security Guard / Nazi
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| Perla Walter | ... |
Housekeeper
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Pamela Morris | ... |
Cheryl
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Lulie Newcomb | ... |
Receptionist
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Patty Howeth | ... |
Woman with Fridge
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| Beth Chamberlin | ... |
Stewardess
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Britta Wilson | ... |
Stewardess
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| Suzee Slater | ... |
Stewardess
(as Suzanne M. Slater)
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Brad Zutaut | ... |
Surfer
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Matthew Eichler | ... |
Piano Player
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Nadine Lenore Patterson | ... |
Twin
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| Elliott Gould | ... |
Prosecutor - Trial of Janet Kingsley (uncredited)
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Albert Litewka | ... |
Movie Mogul (uncredited)
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| Martin Short | ... |
Neil Sussman - Nick's Agent (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Christopher Guest | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Michael Varhol | ... | (story) & |
| Christopher Guest | ... | (story) |
| Michael Varhol | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Christopher Guest | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Michael McKean | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Richard Gilbert Abramson | ... | executive producer |
| William E. McEuen | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Luke Rothschild | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Varhol | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Valen Watson | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| David Nichtern | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Jeffrey Jur | ... | director of photography (as Jeff Jur) |
Editing by
| Martin Nicholson | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Lillian C. Best | ... | negative cutter: 16 mm |
| Gary Burritt | ... | negative cutter: 35 mm |
| Tony Kadell | ... | first assistant editor |
| Fred Peterson | ... | second assistant editor |
| Diane Witter | ... | editorial trainee |
Casting By
| Nina Axelrod | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Joseph T. Garrity | ||
Art Direction by
| Pat Tagliaferro | ... | (as Patrick Tagliaferro) |
Set Decoration by
| Jerie Kelter | ||
Costume Design by
| Karen Patch | ||
Makeup Department
| Gina Monaci | ... | key hair stylist |
| Lizbeth Williamson | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Richard Luke Rothschild | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Paul Deason | ... | first assistant director |
| Keri L. McIntyre | ... | second second assistant director |
| Audrey Molloy | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael Varhol | ... | second unit director |
| Kelly Wimberly | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| G. Roger Abell | ... | set dresser |
| Todd Badalato | ... | swing gang |
| Ken Deubel III | ... | construction coordinator |
| Andrea Dietrich | ... | storyboard artist (as Andrea Diedrich) |
| Richard A. Frisch | ... | set dresser |
| Rick Galbraith | ... | construction coordinator (as Richard Galbraith) |
| Robert Lucas | ... | leadman |
| Noel A. Middleton | ... | swing gang |
| Michael George Miller | ... | set dresser |
| Jérôme Perrin | ... | key carpenter |
| Carole Récamier | ... | draper |
| Philip Steuer | ... | property master |
| Benjamin Stuart Thompson | ... | carpenter (as Benjamin Thompson) |
| Jean-Yves Thoreau | ... | locksmith |
| Bill Zullo | ... | assistant property master (as William Zullo) |
| Tal Wallace | ... | mason (uncredited) / propmaker (uncredited) |
| Randall D. Wilkins | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Beth Bergeron | ... | adr editor |
| Forrest Brakeman | ... | boom operator |
| Greg Curda | ... | foley mixer |
| Lily Diamond | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Dody Dorn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Michael Dressel | ... | foley editor |
| John P. Fasal | ... | sound effects recordist (as John Paul Fasal) |
| David Fechtor | ... | foley editor |
| David Gertz | ... | sound recordist |
| Sarah Goldsmith | ... | sound editor (as Sarah Rothenberg) |
| Kimberly Harris | ... | sound editor |
| Cynthia E. Hill | ... | sound assistant |
| John Hoeren | ... | sound editor |
| Jon Huck | ... | production sound mixer |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Doc Kane | ... | adr mixer |
| Jonathan Klein | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Blake Leyh | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Stephanie Lowry | ... | assistant sound editor (as Stephanie Ng) |
| Mel Metcalfe | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Terry Porter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Joan Rowe | ... | foley walker |
| Janelle Showalter | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Frank Smathers | ... | sound editor |
| Kelly Tartan | ... | sound editor |
| Jerry Trent | ... | foley walker |
| Allen Hurd | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Gary D'Amico | ... | special effects coordinator (as Gary P. D'Amico) |
| David A. Poole | ... | special effects assistant |
| Ken Speed | ... | special effects foreman |
Visual Effects by
| Benoit Revilliod | ... | cg supervisor (as Benoît Revilliot) |
| Mark Sullivan | ... | visual effects |
Stunts
| Richard Lundin | ... | stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ismael Araujo Jr. | ... | grip |
| J. Patrick Daily | ... | key grip |
| Duane Dell'Amico | ... | lighting technician |
| Don Devine | ... | camera operator |
| John Doherty | ... | rigging gaffer (as John J. Doherty) |
| George Gary | ... | lighting technician |
| Paul Hughen | ... | first assistant camera |
| Dwight Joseph Lavers | ... | dolly grip (as Dwight Lavers) |
| Kelly Elder McGowen | ... | second assistant camera (as Kelly McGowen) |
| Charlie McIntyre | ... | lighting technician (as Charles H. McIntyre III) |
| Kevin Myers | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Deana Newcomb | ... | still photographer |
| Charles 'Chaz' Norcross | ... | grip |
| Philippe Pierre | ... | electrician |
| Ronald J. Pure Jr. | ... | lighting technician |
| John 'Fest' Sandau | ... | best boy electric |
| Suzanne Tenner | ... | still photographer |
| Woogie Thomas | ... | lighting technician (as 'Woogie' Thomas) |
| James R. Tynes | ... | gaffer |
| Tom West | ... | best boy grip |
| Eric Whitehead | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Joel A. Blumenau | ... | casting assistant |
| Bess Gilbert | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kim Carleton | ... | wardrobe |
| Shari Griffin | ... | wardrobe |
| Mohamed Rai | ... | wardrobe: Morocco |
| Ellen Robinson | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Barry Gremillion | ... | location manager |
| Valérie Novel | ... | location scout: Paris |
| Martha Pilcher | ... | assistant location manager (as Martha C. Pilcher) |
Music Department
| Sally Boldt | ... | music editor |
| Laura Livingston | ... | music recording engineer |
| Dennis S. Sands | ... | music scoring mixer (as Dennis Sands) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Judith Saunders | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Sheridan Ross Batson | ... | driver (as Sheridan Batson) |
| Howard Brady Davidson | ... | driver (as Howard Davidson) |
| Gary Hellerstein | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Marlo Hellerstein | ... | transportation captain |
| Steve Humphrey | ... | driver |
| Greg Landis | ... | driver |
| Gary Paulsen | ... | driver |
| Jim Sullivan | ... | driver |
| Tom Winchester | ... | driver (as Thomas Winchester) |
Additional Crew
| Debra Baumann | ... | assistant: Christopher Guest |
| Patricia Billings | ... | assistant: Michael Varhol |
| Suzi Bond | ... | craft service |
| Jennifer Zolten Freed | ... | production accountant (as Jennifer Eden Zolten) |
| Damian Ganczewski | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Dea E. Hickox | ... | assistant accountant |
| Steve Housewright | ... | set production assistant (as Steven E. Housewright) |
| Thomas Lipmann | ... | making-of director |
| Richard Lundin | ... | horse wrangler |
| Burke Mattsson | ... | title designer |
| Karl Lewis Miller | ... | dog trainer (as Karl Miller) |
| Marshall Peck | ... | production assistant |
| Kevin B. Piatt | ... | first aid |
| Barbara Pieters | ... | post-production accountant |
| Nancy Rae Stone | ... | production coordinator |
| Joan Thompson | ... | welfare worker |
| Diane Witter | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1989) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures of Canada (1989) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Fram Film (1990) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Hobo Film Enterprises (1990) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1990) (Germany) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1990) (Australia) (video)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Video (1991) (Japan) (VHS)
- Video Omega (1991) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- RCA (II) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cenex Casting (extras casting)
- Group IV Recording (music mixed at)
- Hal Roach Studios (courtesy: excerpts from "It's a Wonderful Life")
- Inter Video (24 frame video services)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Keylight Production Services (production services and equipment)
- Lion Share Recording Studios (music recorded at)
- London Metropolitan Orchestra (orchestra)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- No Sleep Productions (special thanks: "Friday Night Videos")
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex® Camera by)
- Sonic Kitchen (sound editing services)
- Synclavier Digital Audio System (music created on)
- The Arrangment (catering)
- Ultra-Stero Laboratories
- Unique Movie Cars (picture cars)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Nick Chapman graduates from film school, and his short film wins a special prize. This gives him a high enough profile that he can get Hollywood to back the film he has long dreamed of making. Studio exec Allen Habel is interested. But Nick soon is seduced by Hollywood and makes one concession after another until his original movie is lost altogether. Worse, Nick is lost, too, turning on girlfriend Susan and old buddy Emmet. Will he come to his sense before everything is lost? Written by Reid Gagle |
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| Taglines | Film School prepared Nick for everything... everything but Hollywood. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | As Nick walks out of the Los Angeles movie theater, the short cigar-smoking fellow one step ahead of him is Jerry Maren, who at the time was one of the last surviving Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz (1939). See more » |
| Goofs | A pointed piece of equipment moves up and out of frame as Lydia is talking to Nick in her house. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Sea of Love/True Love/The Big Picture/Shirley Valentine/The Rachel Papers (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Whites of Their Eyes See more » |
| Quotes |
Neil Sussman:
I don't know you. I don't know your work. But I think you are a genius. And I am never wrong about that. See more » |