Big Business
“Mixed up at birth, two sets of twins finally meet their match.”
Synopsis
In the 1940s in the small town of Jupiter Hollow, two sets of identical twins are born in the same hospital on the same night. One set to a poor local family and the other to a rich family just passing through. The dizzy nurse on duty accidentally mixes the twins unbeknown to the parents. Our story flashes forward to the 1980s where the mismatched sets of twins are about to cross paths.
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Big Business - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-21
Top Cast
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Bette Midler
Sadie Ratliff / Sadie Shelton
Lily Tomlin
Rose Ratliff / Rose Shelton
Fred Ward
Roone Dimmick
Edward Herrmann
Graham Sherbourne
Michele Placido
Fabio Alberici
Daniel Gerroll
Chuck
Barry Primus
Michael
Michael Gross
Dr. Jay Marshall
Deborah Rush
Binky Shelton
Nicolas Coster
Hunt Shelton
Patricia Gaul
Iona Ratliff
J.C. Quinn
Garth Ratliff
Norma MacMillan
Nanny Lewis
Joe Grifasi
Desk Clerk
John Vickery
Hotel Manager
John Hancock
Older Harlan
Mary Gross
Judy
Seth Green
Jason
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Abrahams
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Reid Rubel, Dori Pierson, William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Aesop
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- Big Business
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Abrahams
Marc Reid Rubel, Dori Pierson, William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Aesop
Lee Holdridge
Dean Cundey, Gary B. Kibbe
Harry Keramidas
Steve Tisch, Michael Peyser
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Tisch
Producer
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Michael Peyser
Producer
Jim Abrahams
Director
Harry Keramidas
Editor
Michael Kaplan
Costume Design
William Sandell
Production Design
Marc Reid Rubel
Writer
Dori Pierson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Business
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What is Big Business about?
In the 1940s in the small town of Jupiter Hollow, two sets of identical twins are born in the same hospital on the same night. One set to a poor local family and the other to a rich family just passing through. The dizzy nurse on duty accidentally mixes the twins unbeknown to the parents. Our story flashes forward to the 1980s where the mismatched sets of twins are about to cross paths.
Who directed Big Business?
Big Business was directed by Jim Abrahams.
Who stars in Big Business?
The principal cast of Big Business includes Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Fred Ward, Edward Herrmann, Michele Placido.
When was Big Business released and how long is it?
Big Business was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Big Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Business was composed by Lee Holdridge.
Is Big Business based on a book or true story?
Big Business is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Business?
Big Business holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).