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The Big One (1997) 7.1
On his book tour, Michael Moore exposes more wrongdoing by greedy big businesses and callous politicians around America. Director:Michael MooreWriter:Michael Moore |
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Cast
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Herself - Random House Media Escort
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Himself - Radio Personality
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Chip Carter | ... |
Himself - Forbes Campaign
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Himself - Presidential Candidate
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Jim Czarnecki | ... |
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Brian Danitz | ... |
Himself
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Robert Dornan | ... |
Himself - Congressman
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Himself - Radio Commentator
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Steve Forbes | ... |
Himself - Presidential Candidate
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Himself - Random House Representative
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Mary Gielow | ... |
Herself - Media Escort in Milwaukee
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Herself, Johnson Controls representative
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Richard Jewell | ... |
Himself - Innocent Guy
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Himself - Governor Thompson's Press Secretary
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Our intrepid defender of the working man, Michael Moore, documents his 1996 "Downsize This!" book tour across the USA. Shot on-the-cheap with a video camera, we once again watch our hero interview the working man at yet another plant closing, while also trying to get past corporate security guards to interview the millionaire CEOs. Written by Tim G. <kas@interlog.com>
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labor union | economics | stock exchange | health insurance | radio broadcasting |Taglines:
Protecting the earth from the scum of corporate America. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 April 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Cortando Custos See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$146,909 (USA) (10 April 1998)Gross:
$649,370 (USA) (8 May 1998)Company Credits
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Mayfair Entertainment International, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Dog Eat Dog Films See more »
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Michael Moore: What message? Eat out more often?
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(1963)
Written by Willie Nelson
By kind permission of Full Nelson Music
Administered by Longitude Music
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The movie's title refers to renaming America as part of Michael's belief that America needs PR makeover. See more »Quotes
Audience Member: You should run for President! It would send a message!Michael Moore: What message? Eat out more often?
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"On The Road Again"(1963)
Written by Willie Nelson
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The Big One is a well rounded accomplishment for Michael Moore. This film is almost like watching an autobiographical documentary. The movie highlights the notable events surrounding Michael Moore's book tour for Downsize This!. The feel of a rushed and improvised tour schedule sets the pace for scenes of public speeches, crew activity, and corporate inquisition. The film shows that Michael Moore reveals his humanitarian instincts in even the most hectic of environments. The direction of developing plot is specific to each of the cities that Moore goes to on his tour. The story that surrounds Nike, Inc. is absolutely worth watching. Corporate business is analyzed throughout this film and Michael Moore makes it a point to have the audience think about what they are watching. Highly recommended for fans of Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11, Sicko and admirers of Michael Moore.