The Big Fall (1997): Cast & Plot
The Big Fall is a 1997 drama starring C. Thomas Howell as Blaise Rybeck, Joanne Baron and Buzz Belmondo. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- PM Entertainment Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Big Fall About?
The premise of The Big Fall without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Los Angeles private investigator named Rybeck is hired to locate the missing brother of an alluring woman. As he follows the trail, he becomes entangled in a web of double‑crossing deals and treacherous relationships that pull him deeper into danger, forcing him to confront his most lethal case yet.
The Big Fall Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- private detective as protagonist
- private detective
- female client
- private detective client relationship
- love interest
- torture
- sadistic psychopath
- villain
- explosion
- neo noir
- exploding airplane
- exploding car
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- gunned down
- male private detective female client relationship
- in love with client
- drive by shooting
- smashing through a window
- murder
- theft
- conspiracy
- ruse
- missing persons case
- chase
- cigar smoking
- double cross
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- private investigator
- disappearance
- investigation
- car chase
- car crash
- car accident
- 1990s
- los angeles california
- uzi
- man on fire
- gunplay
- actor director
- private eye
- bungee jumping
- independent film
The Big Fall Cast & Characters
C. Thomas Howell leads the cast as Blaise Rybeck, with Joanne Baron as Mrs. Brody and Buzz Belmondo as Brody.
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C. Thomas Howell as Blaise Rybeck - Joanne Baron as Mrs. Brody
- Buzz Belmondo as Brody
- Sam Seder as Gary Snider
Also Starring in The Big Fall
· 15 more- Sophie Ward Emma Roussell
- Jeff Kober Johnny 'Axe' Roosevelt
- Titus Welliver Moe
- Justin Lazard Agent Bill Dickson
- Kane Hodder Body Guard / Gunfiring Mobster
- Kathy Griffin Sally
- Frank Lloyd Agent Ramirez
- Jack Betts Tyre
- Kelly Rutherford Veronica
- Andre Rosey Brown Ric
- Darren Dalton Larry
- Chris Devlin Teenager / The Kid
- Steve DeRelian Echo
- William Applegate Jr. Agent Wilcox
- Von L. Roddy Curly
The Big Fall Plot Summary
What happens in The Big Fall from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Los Angeles, C. Thomas Howell as Blaise Rybeck is a hardened private investigator hired by Joanne Baron to confirm Mrs. Brody’s husband is unfaithful. After a brutal beating, he returns the retainer and, with cool pragmatism, tells her to hire a divorce lawyer while politely rejecting her romantic advances. The encounter sets a tense, wary tone for a case that will draw Blaise into a web of danger, deception, and high-stakes crime.
Full summary
The whole story of The Big Fall, scene by scene
The Big Fall Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Big Fall.
How Well Do You Know The Big Fall?
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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Who is the hardened private investigator hired by Joanne Baron?
Cars in The Big Fall
24 cars on screen, including the 1984 Buick LeSabre and the 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic.
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1984 Buick LeSabre Important role -
1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Important role -
1970 Chevrolet El Camino Important role -
1965 Ford Mustang Important role
The Big Fall Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Chute infernale” and “Chute mortelle”.
- Also known as
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- Chute infernale
- Chute mortelle
- A nagy eset
- The Big Fall - Im Fadenkreuz des Todes
- Um Salto para o Perigo
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The Big Fall FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Big Fall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Big Fall?
The Big Fall runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Big Fall released?
The Big Fall was released on October 14, 1997.
Who is in the cast of The Big Fall?
The Big Fall stars C. Thomas Howell as Blaise Rybeck, Joanne Baron as Mrs. Brody and Buzz Belmondo as Brody, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Big Fall have a post-credit scene?
No. The Big Fall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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