The Big Picture (1989)
The Big Picture is a 1989 comedy movie directed by Christopher Guest, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth and J.T. Walsh.
Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.
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What is The Big Picture about?
Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.
When was The Big Picture released?
The Big Picture was released on 15 September 1989.
How long is The Big Picture?
The Big Picture runs 1h 40m.
Who made The Big Picture?
The Big Picture was directed by Christopher Guest.
Where can I watch The Big Picture?
The Big Picture is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Big Picture
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Kevin Bacon as Nick Chapman
- Emily Longstreth as Susan Rawlings
- J.T. Walsh as Allen Habel
- Teri Hatcher as Gretchen
- Michael McKean as Emmet Sumner
- Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lydia Johnson
- Kim Miyori as Jenny Sumner
- Dan Schneider as Jonathan Tristan-Bennet
- Jason Gould as Carl Manknik
- Tracy Brooks Swope as Lori Pressman
- Don Franklin as Todd Marvin
- Gary Kroeger as Mark