The Big Town
“Lady luck is always on his side. Tonight, she's on fire.”
Synopsis
It is 1957. J.C. Cullen is a young man from a small town, with a talent for winning at craps, who leaves for the big city to work as a professional gambler. While there, he breaks the bank at a private craps game at the Gem Club, owned by George Cole, and falls in love with two women, one of them Cole's wife.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Diane Lane: The Big Town Trailer 1987
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-31
Top Cast
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Matt Dillon
J.C. Cullen
Diane Lane
Lorry Dane
Tommy Lee Jones
George Cole
Bruce Dern
M. Edwards
Lee Grant
Ferguson Edwards
Tom Skerritt
Phil Carpenter
Suzy Amis
Aggie Donaldson
David Marshall Grant
Sonny Binkley
Don Francks
Carl Hooker
Del Close
Deacon Daniels
Meg Hogarth
Dorothy Cullen
Cherry Jones
Ginger McDonald
Alvaro D'Antonio
Prager
David James Elliott
Cool Guy
Steve Yorke
Garage Boy
Chris Owens
Garage Boy
Sean McCann
Roy McMullin
Kevin Fox
Boss's Son
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Bolt
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Roy Pool
- Original Score
- Michael Melvoin
- Original Title
- The Big Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Albacore Productions Inc., Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Bolt
Robert Roy Pool, Clark Howard
Michael Melvoin
Ralf D. Bode
Stuart H. Pappé
Martin Ransohoff, Gene Kraft
Department Leadership Roster
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Ben Bolt
Director
Robert Roy Pool
Screenplay
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Bill Kenney
Production Design
Wendy Partridge
Costume Design
Stuart H. Pappé
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Town
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Town about?
It is 1957. J.C. Cullen is a young man from a small town, with a talent for winning at craps, who leaves for the big city to work as a professional gambler. While there, he breaks the bank at a private craps game at the Gem Club, owned by George Cole, and falls in love with two women, one of them Cole's wife.
Who directed The Big Town?
The Big Town was directed by Ben Bolt.
Who stars in The Big Town?
The principal cast of The Big Town includes Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Dern, Lee Grant.
When was The Big Town released and how long is it?
The Big Town was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did The Big Town make at the box office?
The Big Town grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Town was composed by Michael Melvoin.
Is The Big Town based on a book or true story?
The Big Town is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clark Howard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Town?
The Big Town holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).