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Big Bad Love (2001)

R 111 min  -  Drama
5.9
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Ratings: 5.9/10 from 481 users   Metascore: 49/100 
Reviews: 27 user | 27 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com

Vietnam veteran Leon Barlow is struggling as a writer, and his personal life isn't much better... See full summary »

Director:

Arliss Howard

Writers:

Larry Brown (stories), James Howard (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Arliss Howard ...
Barlow
Debra Winger ...
Marilyn
Paul Le Mat ...
Monroe
Rosanna Arquette ...
Velma
Angie Dickinson ...
Mrs. Barlow
Michael Parks ...
Alex Van ...
Deputy
Zachary Moody Zachary Moody ...
Alan
Olivia Kersey Olivia Kersey ...
Alisha
Kevin Mitchell Kevin Mitchell ...
Twin #1
Matt Mitchell Matt Mitchell ...
Twin #2
Sue Peavey Sue Peavey ...
Cindy
Michael Williamson Michael Williamson ...
Young Barlow
Coleman Barks Coleman Barks ...
Minister
Gloria Jackson Winters Gloria Jackson Winters ...
Mrs. Shepard (as Gloria Winters)
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Storyline

Vietnam veteran Leon Barlow is struggling as a writer, and his personal life isn't much better. His unsympathetic ex-wife Marilyn doesn't approve of his visits with his two children, and he has problems with alcohol. Yet even when Leon manages to catch up on alimony and child support payments, things in his life seem to decline further, until a sudden tragedy catches him off guard. Written by Sujit R. Varma  

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Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Taglines:

The staggering tale of one man's relentless pursuit of imperfection.

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexuality See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,293 (USA) (24 February 2002) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$100,420 (USA) (5 May 2002)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Canada:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Debra Winger's return to acting after a six year absence. See more »

Soundtracks

"Spiritual"
Performed by Tom Verlaine & Kronos Quartet See more »