The Big One
“Protecting the Earth from the scum of corporate America.”
The Big One is an investigative documentary from director Michael Moore who goes around the country asking why big American corporations produce their product abroad where labor is cheaper while so many Americans are unemployed, losing their jobs, and would happily be hired by such companies as Nike.
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About The Big One
The Big One is a 1997 English-language documentary film directed by Michael Moore. The cast is led by Michael Moore, Jim Czarnecki, Elaine Bly. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings.
The Big One was produced by Dog Eat Dog Films, Mayfair Entertainment International, and BBC and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 6, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Moore
- Writers
- Michael Moore
- Release date
- September 6, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Dog Eat Dog Films, Mayfair Entertainment International, BBC
The Big One cast & crew
The Big One was directed by Michael Moore and written by Michael Moore.
The cast features Michael Moore as Self, Jim Czarnecki as Self, Elaine Bly as Self - Random House Media Escort, Brian Danitz as Self, Richard Jewell as Self - Innocent Guy, and Bill Clinton as Self (archive footage).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Chris Smith and it was produced by Jeremy Gibson and Kathleen Glynn.
Is The Big One worth watching?
The Big One holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 86 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Big One is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Big One
Michael Moore
Self
Jim Czarnecki
Self
Elaine Bly
Self - Random House Media Escort
Brian Danitz
Self
Richard Jewell
Self - Innocent Guy
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Jerry Springer
Self (archive footage)
Dan Burns
Himself - Radio Personality
Chip Carter
Himself - Forbes Campaign
Joel Feick
Himself - Radio Commentator
Doug France
Himself - Random House Representative
Mary Gielow
Herself - Media Escort in Milwaukee
The Big One — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big One in United States?
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▸What language is The Big One in?
The Big One is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big One?
The Big One runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Big One rated?
The Big One is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 86 ratings.
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