The Big One
“Protecting the Earth from the scum of corporate America.”
Synopsis
The Big One is an investigative documentary from director Michael Moore who goes around the country asking why big American corporations produce their product abroad where labor is cheaper while so many Americans are unemployed, losing their jobs, and would happily be hired by such companies as Nike.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"The Big One" by Michael Moore - Incipit [SUB ITA]
Type: Clip • Published 2010-07-06
Top Cast
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Michael Moore
Self
Jim Czarnecki
Self
Elaine Bly
Self - Random House Media Escort
Brian Danitz
Self
Richard Jewell
Self - Innocent Guy
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Jerry Springer
Self (archive footage)
Dan Burns
Himself - Radio Personality
Chip Carter
Himself - Forbes Campaign
Joel Feick
Himself - Radio Commentator
Doug France
Himself - Random House Representative
Mary Gielow
Herself - Media Escort in Milwaukee
Bev Jacowski
Herself, Johnson Controls representative
Kevin Keane
Himself - Governor Thompson's Press Secretary
Garrison Keillor
Himself
Andy Crash Kelly
Himself - Radio Personality
Phil Knight
Himself - Nike Chairman
Tia Lessin
Herself
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$720K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Moore
- Original Score
- Jeremy Tepper, Jay Sherman-Godfrey
- Original Title
- The Big One
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $720K
- Production Studios
- Dog Eat Dog Films, Mayfair Entertainment International, BBC, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Jeremy Tepper, Jay Sherman-Godfrey
Chris Smith, Brian Danitz
Meg Reticker
Kathleen Glynn, Jeremy Gibson, David Mortimer
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Moore
Director
Kathleen Glynn
Producer
Meg Reticker
Editor
Chris Smith
Director of Photography
Brian Danitz
Director of Photography
Michael Moore
Screenplay
Michael Moore
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big One about?
The Big One is an investigative documentary from director Michael Moore who goes around the country asking why big American corporations produce their product abroad where labor is cheaper while so many Americans are unemployed, losing their jobs, and would happily be hired by such companies as Nike.
Who directed The Big One?
The Big One was directed by Michael Moore.
Who stars in The Big One?
The principal cast of The Big One includes Michael Moore, Jim Czarnecki, Elaine Bly, Brian Danitz, Richard Jewell.
When was The Big One released and how long is it?
The Big One was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did The Big One make at the box office?
The Big One grossed $720K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Big One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big One was composed by Jeremy Tepper, Jay Sherman-Godfrey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big One?
The Big One holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).