The Big Fix
“Moses Wine, private detective...so go figure.”
Synopsis
Private detective Moses Wine is hired by his former college girlfriend to investigate a political smear campaign and he sets out to find out who is responsible, with deadly results.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Big Fix (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-28
Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Moses Wine
Susan Anspach
Lila
Bonnie Bedelia
Suzanne
John Lithgow
Sam Sebastian
Ofelia Medina
Alora
Nicolas Coster
Spitzler
F. Murray Abraham
Eppis
Fritz Weaver
Oscar Procari Sr.
Jorge Cervera Jr.
Jorge
Michael Hershewe
Jacob
Rita Karin
Aunt Sonya
Ron Rifkin
Randy
Larry Bishop
Wilson
Andrew Bloch
Michael Linker
Sidney Clute
Mr. Johnson
John Cunningham
Hawthorne
Frank Doubleday
Jonah's Partner
Joyce Easton
Woman in Mercedes
Release History & Theatrical Window
US Playwright Film Festival Moscow
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.42x
+$9.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Kagan
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger L. Simon
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- The Big Fix
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $3.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Kagan
Roger L. Simon
Bill Conti
Frank Stanley
Patrick Kennedy
Carl Borack, Richard Dreyfuss
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Kagan
Director
Roger L. Simon
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Robert F. Boyle
Production Design
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Richard E. Butler
Stunt Coordinator
Carl Borack
Producer
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
Richard Dreyfuss
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Fix
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Fix about?
Private detective Moses Wine is hired by his former college girlfriend to investigate a political smear campaign and he sets out to find out who is responsible, with deadly results.
Who directed The Big Fix?
The Big Fix was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Who stars in The Big Fix?
The principal cast of The Big Fix includes Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Anspach, Bonnie Bedelia, John Lithgow, Ofelia Medina.
When was The Big Fix released and how long is it?
The Big Fix was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Big Fix?
The Big Fix had a reported production budget of $3.8M and grossed $13M at the worldwide box office (3.42 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Big Fix?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Fix was composed by Bill Conti.
Is The Big Fix based on a book or true story?
The Big Fix is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roger L. Simon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Fix?
The Big Fix holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).