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The Big One (1997)

PG_13 91 min  -  Documentary | Comedy | Crime  -   10 April 1998 (USA)
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On his book tour, Michael Moore exposes more wrongdoing by greedy big businesses and callous politicians around America.

Director:

Michael Moore

Writer:

Michael Moore
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Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Moore ...
Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Elaine Bly Elaine Bly ...
Herself - Random House Media Escort
Dan Burns ...
Himself - Radio Personality
Chip Carter Chip Carter ...
Himself - Forbes Campaign
Bill Clinton ...
Himself - Presidential Candidate (archive footage)
Jim Czarnecki Jim Czarnecki ...
Himself (as Jim)
Brian Danitz Brian Danitz ...
Himself (as Brian)
Robert Dornan Robert Dornan ...
Himself - Congressman (archive footage)
Joel Feick Joel Feick ...
Himself - Radio Commentator
Steve Forbes Steve Forbes ...
Himself - Presidential Candidate (archive footage)
Doug France Doug France ...
Himself - Random House Representative
Mary Gielow Mary Gielow ...
Herself - Media Escort in Milwaukee
Bev Jacowski Bev Jacowski ...
Herself, Johnson Controls representative
Richard Jewell Richard Jewell ...
Himself - Innocent Guy
Kevin Keane Kevin Keane ...
Himself - Governor Thompson's Press Secretary
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Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

Iowa | Downsizing | Narration | Road | Airplane  | See more »

Taglines:

Protecting the earth from the scum of corporate America. See more »

Genres:

Documentary | Comedy | Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some strong language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Cortando Custos See more »

Filming Locations:

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$146,909 (USA) (12 April 1998) (33 Screens)

Gross:

$720,074 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Trademark: [Michael Moore] [Flint] Moore tries to convince Phil Knight to open a factory in Flint, Michigan. 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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Crazy Credits

Credits are interrupted with scenes concluding previous parts of the
film, including a final appeal to the CEO of Nike to open a factory in
the U.S. or pay Indonesians a living wage. See more »

Connections

Featured in The Corporation (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Peter Gunn Theme"
(1958)
Composed & Conducted by Henry Mancini
Courtesy of RCA Records
By kind permission of Northridge Music Co., ASCAP/ BMG City Music See more »