Big Wrench
Synopsis
In this narrative performance for video, Burden tells the story of his relationship with a truck named "Big Job." To relate his autobiographical monologue, he sits deadpan before the camera with moving images of the truck behind him. Writes Burden, "During a six-month period, while the artist wrestles with the problem of owning an antique 16,000 lb. freight-truck, Big Job becomes a metaphor for personal insanity. I talk about the 'curse of Big Job,' my foiled plans to transform the truck into a rolling communications command post or a traveling museum, and my difficulty in getting rid of the rig. A true story."
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Burden
- Original Title
- Big Wrench
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Burden
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Burden
Director
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What is Big Wrench about?
In this narrative performance for video, Burden tells the story of his relationship with a truck named "Big Job." To relate his autobiographical monologue, he sits deadpan before the camera with moving images of the truck behind him. Writes Burden, "During a six-month period, while the artist wrestles with the problem of owning an antique 16,000 lb. freight-truck, Big Job becomes a metaphor for personal insanity. I talk about the 'curse of Big Job,' my foiled plans to transform the truck into a rolling communications command post or a traveling museum, and my difficulty in getting rid of the rig. A true story."
Who directed Big Wrench?
Big Wrench was directed by Chris Burden.
Who stars in Big Wrench?
The principal cast of Big Wrench includes Not specified.
When was Big Wrench released and how long is it?
Big Wrench was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 15m.