The Next Big Thing
Synopsis
A painter who finds success (and true love) after a pickpocket steals one of his works, gives it a false authorship and promotes the imaginary artist to instant success so he can cash in on his ill-gotten gains.
Top Cast
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Chris Eigeman
Gus Bishop
Jamie Harris
Deech Scumble
Connie Britton
Kate Crowley
Janet Zarish
Florence Rubin
Mike Starr
Walter Sznitken
Farley Granger
Arthur Pomposello
Marin Hinkle
Shari Lampkin
Peter Giles
Roger
Dechen Thurman
Dechen Thurman
John Seitz
Mr. Chesick
Ileen Getz
Trish Kane
Edward James Hyland
Museum Director
Gerta Grunen
Bernice Chesick
Samia Shoaib
Varda Abromowitz
Doug Stone
Mr. Willard
Joel Posner
Destitute Passenger
Summer Mahoney
Pomposello Receptionist
Rasha Mella
'Nihilistic' Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- P.J. Posner
- Screenplay & Story
- P.J. Posner, Joel Posner
- Original Score
- Casey Filiaci
- Original Title
- The Next Big Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- double A Films, TwoPoundBag Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
P.J. Posner
P.J. Posner, Joel Posner
Casey Filiaci
Andrew Fierberg, P.J. Posner
Department Leadership Roster
P.J. Posner
Director
P.J. Posner
Screenplay
Joel Posner
Screenplay
Casey Filiaci
Original Music Composer
Andrew Fierberg
Producer
P.J. Posner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Next Big Thing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Next Big Thing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Next Big Thing about?
A painter who finds success (and true love) after a pickpocket steals one of his works, gives it a false authorship and promotes the imaginary artist to instant success so he can cash in on his ill-gotten gains.
Who directed The Next Big Thing?
The Next Big Thing was directed by P.J. Posner.
Who stars in The Next Big Thing?
The principal cast of The Next Big Thing includes Chris Eigeman, Jamie Harris, Connie Britton, Janet Zarish, Mike Starr.
When was The Next Big Thing released and how long is it?
The Next Big Thing was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Next Big Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Next Big Thing was composed by Casey Filiaci.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Next Big Thing?
The Next Big Thing holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).