The Big Brass Ring (1999)

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104 min - Drama - 23 June 2000 (Spain)

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Blake Pellarin is on the campaign trail to become governor of the state of Missouri. While making a stop in St... See full summary »

Director:

George Hickenlooper

Writers:

Orson Welles (earlier screenplay), Oja Kodar (earlier screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

William Hurt, Nigel Hawthorne and Miranda Richardson

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	William Hurt	...	Blake
	Nigel Hawthorne	...	Kim
	Miranda Richardson	...	Dinah
	Irène Jacob	...	Cela (as Irene Jacob)
	Ewan Stewart	...	Kinzel
	Gregg Henry	...	Billy
	Ron Livingston	...	Sheldon Buckle
	Jefferson Mays	...	Garne Strickland
	Jim Metzler	...	Pacxy Barragan
	Carmine Giovinazzo	...	Young Billy
	Thomas Patrick Kelly	...	Young Blake
	Mack Harrell	...	Homer Dix
	Lisette Bross	...	B.C. Dix
	F. Joseph Schulte	...	Senator Jack Moorehead
	Peggy Freisen	...	Gigi Moorehead (as Peggy Friesen)

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Blake Pellarin is on the campaign trail to become governor of the state of Missouri. While making a stop in St. Louis, a chance encounter brings his past back to haunt him. Will the truth ruin his chances for office or will he land the "Big Brass Ring"? Written by Michael Presky

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You can't buy absolution...What you seek is something that can only be given. See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Rated R for some graphic sexuality, and for language and some violence See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | French (a few words) | Latin (a few words)

Release Date:

23 June 2000 (Spain) See more »

Also Known As:

A nagy rézgyûrû See more »

Filming Locations:

Alhambra, California, USA See more »

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Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

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Millennium Films, Pfilmco See more »

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Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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Based on a well known un-produced script by Orson Welles See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: Despite both gubernatorial candidates apparently being from Missouri, they sport deep south accents. This is never explained. See more »

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References Chimes at Midnight (1965) See more »

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"Club Lois XIV"
Performed by Jesse Lawson and Joseph Schoen
Composed by Christopher Jackson
Used by permission of Christopher Jackson
(c) 1998 Christopher Jackson See more »

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