Tom Waits: Big Time
“The concert was "the best live performance of the year." The movie is BIG TIME.”
Synopsis
Bringing his unique sense of humor to this bizarre and original piece of moviemaking, Tom Waits takes the audience through a musical journey with his jazzy, quirky, bluesy tunes presented as you would never, ever, ever expect.
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Tom Waits - "Innocent When You Dream" (Big Time Documentary, 1988)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 30, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$148K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Blum
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathleen Brennan, Tom Waits
- Original Score
- Tom Waits
- Original Title
- Tom Waits: Big Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $148K
- Production Studios
- Island Visual Arts, Vivid Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Blum
Kathleen Brennan, Tom Waits
Tom Waits
Daniel Hainey
Glen Scantlebury
Luc Roeg, Chris Blackwell
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Blum
Director
Kathleen Brennan
Writer
Luc Roeg
Producer
Tom Waits
Writer
Glen Scantlebury
Editor
Tom Waits
Original Music Composer
Daniel Hainey
Director of Photography
Hank Ford
Costume Design
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 Tom Waits: Big Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tom Waits: Big Time about?
Bringing his unique sense of humor to this bizarre and original piece of moviemaking, Tom Waits takes the audience through a musical journey with his jazzy, quirky, bluesy tunes presented as you would never, ever, ever expect.
Who directed Tom Waits: Big Time?
Tom Waits: Big Time was directed by Chris Blum.
Who stars in Tom Waits: Big Time?
The principal cast of Tom Waits: Big Time includes Tom Waits, Michael L. Blair, Ralph Carney, Greg Cohen, Marc Ribot.
When was Tom Waits: Big Time released and how long is it?
Tom Waits: Big Time was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did Tom Waits: Big Time make at the box office?
Tom Waits: Big Time grossed $148K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tom Waits: Big Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tom Waits: Big Time was composed by Tom Waits.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tom Waits: Big Time?
Tom Waits: Big Time holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).