The Big Empty
“Cowboys. Aliens. Blue suitcases and bowling balls. Strange things are happening out in the middle of nowhere.”
Synopsis
Struggling actor John Person agrees to drive a blue suitcase from Los Angeles to the small town of Baker, Calif., and hand it over to a mysterious cowboy in return for having his credit card debt of $27,000 paid off. Upon his arrival, John can't find the cowboy but receives an ominously head-shaped package he's supposed to hang onto. While waiting, John gets close to Ruthie, whose psychotic boyfriend, Randy, keeps threatening to kill him.
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The Big Empty (2003) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-01
Top Cast
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Jon Favreau
John Person
Joey Lauren Adams
Grace
Rachael Leigh Cook
Ruthie
Daryl Hannah
Stella
Kelsey Grammer
Agent Banks
Sean Bean
Cowboy
Melora Walters
Candy
Bud Cort
Neely
Jon Gries
Elron
Adam Beach
Randy
Gary Farmer
Indian Bob
Brent Briscoe
Dan
Patti Smith
Traveler
Danny Trejo
Lt. Gates
Jay Brothers
Traveler
Steven G. Kaplan
Traveler
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Anderson
- Original Score
- Brian Tyler
- Original Title
- The Big Empty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- North by Northwest Entertainment, Aura Entertainment, Echo Lake Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Anderson
Steve Anderson
Brian Tyler
Christopher Manley
Scot Scalise
Doug Mankoff, Gregg L. Daniel, Keith Resnick, Andrew Spaulding, Jon Favreau
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Anderson
Director
Steve Anderson
Screenplay
Brian Tyler
Original Music Composer
Christopher Manley
Director of Photography
Scot Scalise
Editor
Aaron Osborne
Production Design
Kristin M. Burke
Costume Design
Manny Perry
Stunt Coordinator
Doug Mankoff
Producer
Gregg L. Daniel
Producer
Keith Resnick
Producer
Andrew Spaulding
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Empty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Empty about?
Struggling actor John Person agrees to drive a blue suitcase from Los Angeles to the small town of Baker, Calif., and hand it over to a mysterious cowboy in return for having his credit card debt of $27,000 paid off. Upon his arrival, John can't find the cowboy but receives an ominously head-shaped package he's supposed to hang onto. While waiting, John gets close to Ruthie, whose psychotic boyfriend, Randy, keeps threatening to kill him.
Who directed The Big Empty?
The Big Empty was directed by Steve Anderson.
Who stars in The Big Empty?
The principal cast of The Big Empty includes Jon Favreau, Joey Lauren Adams, Rachael Leigh Cook, Daryl Hannah, Kelsey Grammer.
When was The Big Empty released and how long is it?
The Big Empty was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Empty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Empty was composed by Brian Tyler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Empty?
The Big Empty holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).