Big Bad Love
Synopsis
Vietnam veteran Leon Barlow is struggling as a writer, and his personal life isn't much better. His unsympathetic ex-wife Marilyn doesn't approve of his visits with his two children, and he has problems with alcohol. Yet even when Leon manages to catch up on alimony and child support payments, things in his life seem to decline further, until a sudden tragedy catches him off guard.
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Arliss Howard
Barlow
Debra Winger
Marilyn
Paul Le Mat
Monroe
Rosanna Arquette
Velma
Angie Dickinson
Mrs. Barlow
Michael Parks
Mr. Aaron
Alex Van
Deputy
Sigourney Weaver
Betti DeLoreo (voice)
Larry Brown
Mr. Barlow
R.L. Burnside
R.L. Burnside
Kenny Brown
Boxcar Marine
Olivia Kersey
Alisha
Zachary Moody
Alan
Michael Williamson
Young Barlow
Jo-Ann Robinson
One Night Stand
Johnny McPhail
Mop Guy
Jaymee Vowell
Rebuffing Woman
Cedric Burnside
R.L.'s Band
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$100K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arliss Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Arliss Howard, Jim Howard
- Original Title
- Big Bad Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Sun Moon & Stars Productions, Big Bad Love LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arliss Howard
Arliss Howard, Jim Howard, Larry Brown
Paul Ryan
Debra Winger
Department Leadership Roster
Arliss Howard
Director
Arliss Howard
Screenplay
Debra Winger
Producer
Patricia Norris
Production Design
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Jim Howard
Screenplay
Paul Ryan
Director of Photography
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 Big Bad Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Bad Love about?
Vietnam veteran Leon Barlow is struggling as a writer, and his personal life isn't much better. His unsympathetic ex-wife Marilyn doesn't approve of his visits with his two children, and he has problems with alcohol. Yet even when Leon manages to catch up on alimony and child support payments, things in his life seem to decline further, until a sudden tragedy catches him off guard.
Who directed Big Bad Love?
Big Bad Love was directed by Arliss Howard.
Who stars in Big Bad Love?
The principal cast of Big Bad Love includes Arliss Howard, Debra Winger, Paul Le Mat, Rosanna Arquette, Angie Dickinson.
When was Big Bad Love released and how long is it?
Big Bad Love was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did Big Bad Love make at the box office?
Big Bad Love grossed $100K in worldwide ticket sales.
Is Big Bad Love based on a book or true story?
Big Bad Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Larry Brown".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Bad Love?
Big Bad Love holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).