The Big Picture (1989)
Film school prepared Nick for everything... everything but Hollywood.
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.
Director: Christopher Guest
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 15, 1989
Cast
- Kevin Bacon - Nick Chapman
- Emily Longstreth - Susan Rawlings
- J. T. Walsh - Allen Habel
- Teri Hatcher - Gretchen
- Michael McKean - Emmet Sumner
- Jennifer Jason Leigh - Lydia Johnson
- Kim Miyori - Jenny Sumner
- Dan Schneider - Jonathan Tristan-Bennet
- Jason Gould - Carl Manknik
- Tracy Brooks Swope - Lori Pressman
Screenplay
- Michael McKean (Screenplay)
- Christopher Guest (Story)
- Michael Varhol (Story)
- Christopher Guest (Screenplay)
- Michael Varhol (Screenplay)
Music: David Nichtern
Cinematography: Jeffrey Jur
Editing: Martin Nicholson
Production: Aspen Film Society
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $117,463
Original Language: en
Themes
Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
friendship, hollywood
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Christopher Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Big Picture?
- The Big Picture was directed by Christopher Guest.
- Who stars in The Big Picture?
- The Big Picture stars Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth, J. T. Walsh, Teri Hatcher, Michael McKean, Jennifer Jason Leigh.
- How long is The Big Picture?
- The Big Picture has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Picture?
- The Big Picture is a Comedy, Romance, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Big Picture?
- The Big Picture had a budget of $5M.
- How much did The Big Picture gross?
- The Big Picture grossed $117,463 worldwide.
- Where was The Big Picture produced?
- The Big Picture was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Big Picture?
- The themes of The Big Picture include: Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds.