The Big Man
“Nothing hits as hard as the things that are really worth fighting for...”
Synopsis
An unemployed Scottish miner is forced into bare-knuckle boxing to make ends meet.
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The Big Man (1990) Blu ray Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-26
Top Cast
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Liam Neeson
Danny Scoular
Joanne Whalley
Beth Scoular
Billy Connolly
Frankie
Ian Bannen
Matt Mason
Hugh Grant
Gordon
Maurice Roëves
Cam Colvin
Pat Roach
Billy
Kenny Ireland
Tony
Tom Watson
Tommy Brogan
Julie Graham
Melanie
John Beattie
Beth's Father
Amanda Walker
Beth's Mother
George Rossi
Eddie
Peter Mullan
Vince
Douglas Henshall
Davie Dawson
Sean Scanlan
Alan
Juliet Cadzow
Margaret Mason
Jack Shepherd
Referee
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$59K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Leland
- Screenplay & Story
- Don MacPherson
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- The Big Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $59K
- Production Studios
- British STV Film Enterprises, BSB, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Leland
Don MacPherson, William McIlvanney
Ennio Morricone
Ian Wilson
George Akers
William McIlvanney, Stephen Woolley, Nik Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Don MacPherson
Screenplay
David Leland
Director
William McIlvanney
Producer
Mary-Jane Reyner
Costume Design
George Akers
Editor
Stephen Woolley
Producer
Caroline Amies
Production Design
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Man about?
An unemployed Scottish miner is forced into bare-knuckle boxing to make ends meet.
Who directed The Big Man?
The Big Man was directed by David Leland.
Who stars in The Big Man?
The principal cast of The Big Man includes Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley, Billy Connolly, Ian Bannen, Hugh Grant.
When was The Big Man released and how long is it?
The Big Man was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did The Big Man make at the box office?
The Big Man grossed $59K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Man was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Big Man based on a book or true story?
The Big Man is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William McIlvanney".