The Big Man
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| The Big Man | |
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | David Leland |
| Produced by | Don MacPherson |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Ennio Morricone |
| Distributed by | Miramax Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Big Man (US title: Crossing the Line) is a 1990 feature film. It stars Liam Neeson as the main protagonist based on Thomas Tallen, the real life miner and bare knuckle boxer the film and book are based on. Also starring Joanne Whalley and Billy Connolly. The film's score was composed by Ennio Morricone. It is based on the novel of the same name by William McIlvanney.
Plot
A Scottish miner (Liam Neeson) becomes unemployed during a union strike. He is unable to support his family and cannot resolve his bitterness about his situation. Desperate for money, he accepts an offer made by a Glasgow gangster to fight in an illegal bare-knuckle boxing match. A long and brutal fight follows.
Production
Filmed at locations in Coalburn, Glasgow and Spain.
Cast
- Liam Neeson as Danny Scoular
- Joanne Whalley-Kilmer as Beth Scoular
- Billy Connolly as Frankie
- Ian Bannen as Matt Mason
- Juliet Cadzow as Margaret Mason
- Tom Watson as Tommy Brogan
- Hugh Grant as Gordon
- Kenny Ireland as Tony
- George Rossi as Eddie
- Julie Graham as Melanie
- Johnny Beattie as Beth's father
- Amanda Walker as Beth's mother
- Peter Mullan as Vince
- Pat Roach as Billy
- Maurice Roeves as Cam Colvin
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