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The Big One (1997): Cast & Box Office

The Big One (1997) movie poster

The Big One is a 1997 documentary starring Michael Moore, Bill Clinton and Chris Smith. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $720,074 worldwide.

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The Big One (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Big One About?

The premise of The Big One without spoilers.

Michael Moore’s investigative documentary examines how major American corporations outsource production to cheaper labor markets, leaving many U.S. workers unemployed. Traveling across the country, Moore questions the motives of companies like Nike, highlighting environmental costs of corporate greed and the impact on ordinary Americans.

The Big One Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • voice over narration
  • three word title
  • social activism
  • unemployment
  • stock exchange
  • radio broadcasting
  • prison
  • portland oregon
  • ohio
  • minneapolis minnesota
  • milwaukee wisconsin
  • iowa
+15 more
  • illinois
  • health insurance
  • election
  • economics
  • cincinnati ohio
  • bookstore
  • airport
  • airplane
  • labor union
  • author
  • protest
  • social issues
  • downsizing
  • independent film
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

The Big One Cast

Michael Moore leads the cast, with Bill Clinton and Chris Smith.

Also Starring in The Big One

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Box office

The Big One Box Office

The Big One grossed $720,074 worldwide.

1997 box office

Worldwide gross

$720.1K

US & Canada
$720.1K
Videos

The Big One Videos

The clip of The Big One.

"The Big One" by Michael Moore - Incipit [SUB ITA]
Details

The Big One Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Hű, de nagy!” and “Cortando Custos”.

Also known as
  • Hű, de nagy!
  • Cortando Custos
  • Tien päällä Michael Moore
  • Le grand
  • Der große Macher
  • 大家伙
  • 빅 원

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FAQ

The Big One FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Big One, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Big One?

The Big One runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Big One released?

The Big One was released on September 6, 1997.

Who is in the cast of The Big One?

The Big One stars Michael Moore, Bill Clinton and Chris Smith, among 25 credited actors.

How much did The Big One make at the box office?

The Big One grossed $720,074 worldwide.

Does The Big One have a post-credit scene?

No. The Big One has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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