Big Man on Campus (1989): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Big Man on Campus is a 1989 fantasy comedy directed by Jeremy Kagan, starring Corey Parker as Alex, Melora Hardin and Catherine Bergstrom. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Stream it on Tubi TV and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Jeremy Kagan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Regency Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Big Man on Campus About?
The premise of Big Man on Campus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wildly funny take on the classic tale, this film follows a reclusive hunchback who has made the UCLA bell tower his home. When two curious students discover him, they persuade him to leave his solitary perch, thrusting him into campus life and broader society, leading to chaotic and heartfelt adventures.
Big Man on Campus Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- slimehouse
- hunchback
- campus
- bell
- bell tower
- university
- university of california los angeles
- reference to the hunchback of notre dame
- love
- los angeles california
- judge
- court
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- courtroom
- college campus
- clock tower
- california
- roommate
- rat
- psychiatrist couch
- chocolate
- statue
- gun
- double cross
- college
- misfit
- independent film
Where to Watch Big Man on Campus
Stream it on Tubi TV and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Big Man on Campus Cast & Characters
Corey Parker leads the cast as Alex, with Melora Hardin as Cathy and Catherine Bergstrom as Lady with Child. Directed by Jeremy Kagan; 52 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jeremy Kagan
- Corey Parker as Alex
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Melora Hardin as Cathy - Catherine Bergstrom as Lady with Child
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Jessica Harper as Dr. Fisk
Also Starring in Big Man on Campus
· 48 more- Tom Skerritt Dr. Webster
- John Finnegan Judge Ferguson
- Cindy Williams Diane Girard
- Allan Katz Bob Maloogaloogaloogaloogalooga
- Gerrit Graham Stanley Hoyle
- Elaine Kagan Prosecuting Attorney
- Armin Shimerman Dr. Oberlander
- Michael Ryan Delivery Man
- Neil Summers Woman (uncredited)
- Ilya Baskin Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Herb Mitchell Capt. Summers
- Bill Morey Dean Crawford
- Rick Scarry Second Reporter
- Fred Stoller Student
- John Dye Steve (uncredited)
- Eleanor Zee Professor
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- Andrew Bloch Miles Cohen
- Scott Reeves Emcee
- Bobbie Shaw Chance Chicken Server
- Robin Frates Student
- Denney Pierce Tony Bowers
- Don Sparks Loading Dock Foreman
- Roger Scott Interviewer
- Dave Bean Student (uncredited)
- Scanlon Gail Interviewer
- Mary Kohnert Cheryl
- Richard Cummings Jr. Police Officer #1
- Martin Speer Dr. Berk
- Steven Barr First Reporter
- Stacy Galina Student
- Max Trumpower Security Guard
- Michael Strasser Patrolman Rosetti
- Jann Carl TV Announcer
- Mel Howard TV Director
- Eve Kagan Kid
- Amy Michaelson Woman in Audience
- Gwendolyn Hajek Laura Stevens
- Nat Bernstein Bailiff
- Sam Assaid Server
- Anna Cannold The Tomato
- Ellen Emory TV Anchorwoman
- Cynthia Gouw Reporter #3
- William Hasley Jogger
- Carla Plucknett Housewife
- Dee Dee Avery Student (uncredited)
- Shea Chambers Woman in Court (uncredited)
- Randall Ott Startled Construction Worker (uncredited)
- Paul Ventura Woman (uncredited)
Big Man on Campus Plot Summary
What happens in Big Man on Campus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A campus news broadcast reports what appears to be a sighting of a mysterious creature roaming the UCLA grounds. Among those questioned are Alex Kominski, [Corey Parker], an underachieving student, and his girlfriend Cathy Adams, [Melora Hardin], who claim not to take the rumor seriously. Yet a hunchbacked figure is shown watching Cathy from the campus bell tower, peering down through a telescope. The tension on campus grows as the rumor spreads and Skeptics rub shoulders with believers.
Full summary
The whole story of Big Man on Campus, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Big Man on Campus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which student is the underachieving protagonist of the story?
Cars in Big Man on Campus
9 cars on screen, including the 1974 Checker Taxicab and the 1982 Dodge Diplomat.
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1974 Checker Taxicab Important role -
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1986 Yamaha G3 Sun Classic Minor role -
BMW 2002 Background role
Big Man on Campus Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “The Hunchback Hairball of L.A.” and “Das bucklige Schlitzohr”.
- Also known as
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- The Hunchback Hairball of L.A.
- Das bucklige Schlitzohr
- Szent menedék
- Una Gran Promesa
- O Corcunda do Campus
- Ragazze, il mostro è innamorato
- 钟楼巨人上学去
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Big Man on Campus FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Big Man on Campus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Big Man on Campus?
Big Man on Campus runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Big Man on Campus released?
Big Man on Campus was released on December 12, 1989.
Who directed Big Man on Campus?
Big Man on Campus was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
More films by Jeremy Kagan Who is in the cast of Big Man on Campus?
Big Man on Campus stars Corey Parker as Alex, Melora Hardin as Cathy and Catherine Bergstrom as Lady with Child, among 52 credited actors.
Where can I watch Big Man on Campus?
In the US, Big Man on Campus is streaming on Tubi TV and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does Big Man on Campus have a post-credit scene?
No. Big Man on Campus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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