Big Trouble
“In the next 48 hours, the people below will find themselves in a big scheme, to get big money, that will land them in Big Trouble.”
Synopsis
Leonard Hoffman is an insurance salesman struggling to make ends meet. The fact that he has triplet sons who all want to go to Yale isn't making things any easier. Blanche Rickey is also worried about money; her husband is a millionaire with a weak heart, and she worries that he'll blow through all his cash before he finally dies. When Blanche meets Leonard, she devises a murderous plan that she claims will fix both their problems.
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Alan Arkin
Leonard Hoffman
Beverly D'Angelo
Blanche Rickey
Peter Falk
Steve Rickey
Charles Durning
O'Mara
Robert Stack
Winslow
Paul Dooley
George Noozel
Valerie Curtin
Arlene Hoffman
Richard Libertini
Dr. Lopez
Steve Alterman
Peter Hoffman
Jerry Pavlon
Michael Hoffman
Paul La Greca
Joshua Hoffman
John Finnegan
Det. Murphy
Karl Lukas
Police captain
Maryedith Burrell
Gail
Edith Fields
Doris
Rosemarie Stack
Mrs. Winslow
Barbara Tarbuck
Helen
Al White
Mr. Williams
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 21, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Bergman
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Big Trouble
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Tri-Star-Delphi III Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cassavetes
Andrew Bergman
Bill Conti
Wilmer Butler
Donn Cambern, Ralph E. Winters
Mike Lobell
Department Leadership Roster
John Cassavetes
Director
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Andrew Bergman
Writer
Donn Cambern
Editor
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Peter Landsdown Smith
Production Design
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
Mike Lobell
Producer
Gray Johnson
Stunt Coordinator
Wilmer Butler
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 Trouble
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Trouble about?
Leonard Hoffman is an insurance salesman struggling to make ends meet. The fact that he has triplet sons who all want to go to Yale isn't making things any easier. Blanche Rickey is also worried about money; her husband is a millionaire with a weak heart, and she worries that he'll blow through all his cash before he finally dies. When Blanche meets Leonard, she devises a murderous plan that she claims will fix both their problems.
Who directed Big Trouble?
Big Trouble was directed by John Cassavetes.
Who stars in Big Trouble?
The principal cast of Big Trouble includes Alan Arkin, Beverly D'Angelo, Peter Falk, Charles Durning, Robert Stack.
When was Big Trouble released and how long is it?
Big Trouble was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Big Trouble?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Trouble was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Trouble?
Big Trouble holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).