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The Big Town

The Big Town

Lady luck is always on his side. Tonight, she's on fire.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Big Town
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1987-09-25
  • Runtime: 109 minutes
  • Rating: 5.548/10 (52 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $1,733,017
  • Production Companies: Albacore Productions Inc., Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.764
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

as J.C. Cullen

Diane Lane

Diane Lane

as Lorry Dane

Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones

as George Cole

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

as M. Edwards

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

as Ferguson Edwards

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

as Phil Carpenter

Suzy Amis

Suzy Amis

as Aggie Donaldson

David Marshall Grant

David Marshall Grant

as Sonny Binkley

Don Francks

Don Francks

as Carl Hooker

Del Close

Del Close

as Deacon Daniels

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Diane Lane: The Big Town Trailer 1987

External Links

Keywords

chicago, illinoisbased on novel or bookgangsterstrippergamblercraps1950s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Town?

The Big Town is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1987-09-25.

Who are the main actors in The Big Town?

The main cast includes Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Dern, Lee Grant, .

Where can I watch The Big Town online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Big Town is available.

Is The Big Town based on a true story?

Lady luck is always on his side. Tonight, she's on fire.

What is the IMDb rating of The Big Town?

The Big Town has an IMDb rating of 5.548/10 based on 52 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Big Town?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $1,733,017 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Big Town?

The soundtrack was composed by Albacore Productions Inc., Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Big Town filmed?

The Big Town was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Big Town?

The total runtime of The Big Town is 109 minutes.

Is The Big Town suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Big Town?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Big Town.

Does The Big Town have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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