Overview

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.

Cast

Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth, J.T. Walsh, Teri Hatcher, Michael McKean, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kim Miyori, Dan Schneider

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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 in 1989.

Who stars in "The Big Picture"?

The cast includes Kevin Bacon, Emily Longstreth, J.T. Walsh, Teri Hatcher.

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