The Big Man 1990
“Nothing hits as hard as the things that are really worth fighting for...”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Director
- David Leland
- Networks
- British STV Film Enterprises, BSB, Miramax
- Where to Stream
- Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Big Man?
The Big Man is a 1990 drama film with a runtime of one hour and fifty-six minutes. The film features a United States release date of August 9, 1991.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 31, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- British STV Film Enterprises, BSB, Miramax
- Revenue
- $59,227
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.9/10 from 22 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~116 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- British STV Film Enterprises, BSB, Miramax
Where to watch in United Kingdom
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Overview
The Big Man is a 1990 drama film with a runtime of one hour and fifty-six minutes. The film features a United States release date of August 9, 1991. The plot centers on an unemployed Scottish miner who is forced into bare-knuckle boxing to make ends meet.
Should you watch it?
“An unemployed Scottish miner enters the brutal world of bare-knuckle boxing to provide for his family.”
- A raw look at the economic struggles of a Scottish miner
- High-stakes, intense bare-knuckle boxing sequences
- A focused narrative on the lengths one man goes to for his family
- The gritty, realistic tone may be too bleak for viewers seeking lighthearted entertainment
Watch it if you appreciate intense, character-driven dramas centered on working-class struggles.
The film maintains a serious, grounded tone with a deliberate pace that emphasizes the harsh realities of the protagonist's life.
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Is The Big Man worth watching?
The film is worth watching for those interested in gritty, realistic dramas that explore the sacrifices made by individuals in difficult economic circumstances.
Where can I stream The Big Man?
Information regarding current streaming availability for The Big Man is not provided in the source material.
How long is the film?
The Big Man has a runtime of one hour and fifty-six minutes.
Is this film part of a series?
The Big Man is a standalone feature film and is not part of a series.
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