Big Bully (1996)

A writer returns to his hometown where he faces the childhood nemesis whose life he ultimately ruined, only the bully wants to relive their painful past by torturing him once again.

Director:

Steve Miner

Writer:

Mark Steven Johnson

Stars:

Rick Moranis, Tom Arnold, Julianne Phillips

3 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rick Moranis	...	David Leary
Tom Arnold	...	Rosco Bigger - Fang
Julianne Phillips	...	Victoria
Carol Kane	...	Faith
Jeffrey Tambor	...	Art
Curtis Armstrong	...	Clark
Faith Prince	...	Betty
Tony Pierce	...	Ulf
Don Knotts	...	Principal Kokelar
Blake Bashoff	...	Ben
Cody McMains	...	Kirby
Harry Waters Jr.	...	Alan
Stuart Pankin	...	Gerry
Justin Jon Ross	...	Young David
Michael Zwiener	...	Young Fang

Storyline

David Leary was bullied by Rosco when he was in elementary school. But he got even on the day his parents moved out of town. Now twenty years later, David, who is a successful writer, is invited back to his home town to teach. Everything is great until Rosco, who is still in town, recognizes him. Now suddenly someone is playing mean practical jokes on him. Isn't David a little too old to be running to the Principal saying "Rosco's picking on me." ?

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Plot Keywords:

close up of eyes | close up of lips | close up of mouth | warner bros. | male protagonist | 

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Taglines:

A comedy for the kid in all of us.

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Genres:

Comedy | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mean-spirited pranks, some crude humor and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Though it is never discussed and doesn't affect any plot point, banners in the school hallways promote a 'Stoopid Olimpix Grade Competition.'

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Goofs

When the woman (referred to as Helen) slips on the oil put on the floor by Roscoe "Fang" Bigger, you can see the tail bone pad in her pants to cushion her fall.

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Quotes

David Leary: [after running into Fang at the school dance serving fruit punch and spilling a cup of it on Victoria's dress] He might've done something to the punch.
Victoria: Like what?
David Leary: He used to spit in my 2% milk, and one time, he actually peed in my apple juice.

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Connections

References Leave It to Beaver (1957)

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Soundtracks

(I Want To) Thank You
(uncredited)
Written by Gordon Chambers and Barry Eastmond
Performed by Freddie Jackson
Courtesy of Street Life/Scotti Bros. Records

User Reviews

Wonderful

This movie is nicely done, and Tom Arnold is this really nice and lovable character who (even though he's a bully) you like a lot. A fun movie to watch anytime! Rick Moranis also plays a great character and proves once again he's a great actor.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 January 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Big Bully

Filming Locations:

Kitsilano Secondary School, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,131,094, 28 January 1996

Gross USA:

$2,042,530

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$2,042,530

Company Credits

Production Co:

Morgan Creek Entertainment, Lee Rich Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Alphacine)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1