Big Time (1988): Cast
Big Time is a 1988 music documentary directed by Chris Blum, starring Tom Waits, Greg Cohen and Marc Ribot. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Chris Blum
- Genres
- Music , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Island Visual Arts
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Big Time About?
The premise of Big Time without spoilers.
Praised as the year’s best live performance, Tom Waits’ concert film BIG TIME captures his off‑beat humor and distinctive musical style. The movie follows Waits on a whimsical, blues‑infused journey, delivering jazzy, quirky songs in an unpredictable, visually inventive format that keeps audiences constantly surprised. The film blends concert footage with surreal interludes, showcasing his gravelly voice and charismatic stage presence.
Big Time Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- journey
- surrealism
- cigarette smoking
- concert film
- singer
- independent film
Big Time Cast & Characters
Tom Waits leads the cast, with Greg Cohen as Musician and Marc Ribot as Musician. Directed by Chris Blum; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chris Blum
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Tom Waits as themselves - Greg Cohen as Musician
- Marc Ribot as Musician
- Ralph Carney as Musician
Also Starring in Big Time
· 5 more- Michael L. Blair Musician
- Willie Schwarz Musician
- Miss Keiko Featured Performer
- Gerty the Monkey Featured Performer
- Adam Bomb Spanish Announcer (voice)
Big Time Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Tom Waits: Big Time” and “巨大成功”.
- Also known as
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- Tom Waits: Big Time
- 巨大成功
Seen Big Time?
Movies Like Big Time
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tom Waits Under Review 1983-2006, The Big T.N.T. Show and Big Time.
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Tom Waits Under Review 1983-2006 2006 -
The Big T.N.T. Show 1965 -
Big Time 2017 -
The Legend of Time 2006 -
Let the Good Times Roll 1973 -
Sign 'o' the Times 1987 -
Prince: Sign o’ the Times 1987 -
Sting: All this Time 2001 -
Between the Teeth 1993 -
Journey Through the Past 1972 -
Nothing but Time 1926 -
The Big Bang 1989
Big Time FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Big Time, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Big Time?
Big Time runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Big Time released?
Big Time was released on September 15, 1988.
Who directed Big Time?
Big Time was directed by Chris Blum.
Who is in the cast of Big Time?
Big Time stars Tom Waits, Greg Cohen as Musician and Marc Ribot as Musician, among 9 credited actors.
Does Big Time have a post-credit scene?
No. Big Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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