The Big Picture
"Film school prepared Nick for everything... everything but Hollywood."
Originally released in 1989. The Big Picture is a comedy/romance film. directed by Christopher Guest.
Starring Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth, and J. T. Walsh
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (100 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$117.5K
0.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $117,463
Production Companies
- Aspen Film Society
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 d...
Who directed The Big Picture?
The Big Picture was directed by Christopher Guest.
How long is The Big Picture?
The Big Picture has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Big Picture released?
The Big Picture was released on September 15, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Picture?
The main cast of The Big Picture includes Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth, J. T. Walsh, Teri Hatcher, Michael McKean.