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Big Time (1988)

PG  -  Documentary | Music  -   12 May 1989 (Finland)
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Bringing his unique sense of humor to this bizarre and original piece of moviemaking, Tom Waits takes the audience through a musical journey with his jazzy... See full summary »

Director:

Chris Blum

Writers:

Tom Waits, Kathleen Brennan

Stars:

Tom Waits, Michael L. Blair and Ralph Carney
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Cast

Credited cast:
Tom Waits ...
Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michael L. Blair Michael L. Blair ...
Musician
Ralph Carney Ralph Carney ...
Musician
Greg Cohen Greg Cohen ...
Musician
Marc Ribot Marc Ribot ...
Musician
Willie Schwarz Willie Schwarz ...
Musician
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Storyline

Bringing his unique sense of humor to this bizarre and original piece of moviemaking, Tom Waits takes the audience through a musical journey with his jazzy, quirky, bluesy tunes presented as you would never, ever, ever expect. Written by Sam Hayes <gshayes@mail.gwi.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Surrealism | Cigarette Smoking | Concert Film | Singer | Independent Film

Taglines:

The concert was "the best live performance of the year." The movie is BIG TIME.

Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Wielki czas See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$148,426 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Island Visual Arts, Vivid Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Quotes

Tom Waits: I saw a place just outside on Western, a place that sells 'used erotica'. Think about it... do they clean it? Who cleans it? Are they licensed? All these questions came to my head... how used is it? Who used it? You follow me...
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