Big Bad John
“From one hell of a legend comes one hell of a motion picture.”
Synopsis
Jimmy Dean's popular 1950 song is translated into a feature length movie about a young couple who elopes to escape the girl's evil stepfather.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Berry, Burt Kennedy
- Original Title
- Big Bad John
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Thunderhead Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Kennedy
Joseph Berry, Burt Kennedy
John W. Wheeler
Red Steagall
Department Leadership Roster
Red Steagall
Producer
John W. Wheeler
Editor
Burt Kennedy
Director
Joseph Berry
Screenplay
Burt Kennedy
Screenplay
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 Big Bad John
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What is Big Bad John about?
Jimmy Dean's popular 1950 song is translated into a feature length movie about a young couple who elopes to escape the girl's evil stepfather.
Who directed Big Bad John?
Big Bad John was directed by Burt Kennedy.
Who stars in Big Bad John?
The principal cast of Big Bad John includes Jimmy Dean, Jack Elam, Ned Beatty, Romy Walthall, Jeff Osterhage.
When was Big Bad John released and how long is it?
Big Bad John was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Bad John?
Big Bad John holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).