Think Big (1989): Cast & Plot
Think Big is a 1989 comedy directed by Jon Turteltaub, starring Peter Paul as Rafe, David Paul and David Carradine. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Think Big About?
The premise of Think Big without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
They rely on strength, determination, and a lucky chicken bone, proving that brains aren't everything. Two truckers hired to haul toxic waste across the country become entangled with a teen prodigy who hides aboard their rig, sparking chaotic adventure.
Think Big Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- female pedal pumping
- truck
- toxic waste
- genius
- animated title sequence
- twin
- twin brother
- truck driver
- traffic light
- teenager
- teenage girl
- remote control
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- pursuit
- musclemen
- invention
- gadget
- child genius
- brother brother relationship
- independent film
Think Big Cast & Characters
Peter Paul leads the cast as Rafe, with David Paul as Vic and David Carradine as Sweeney. Directed by Jon Turteltaub; 26 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jon Turteltaub
- Peter Paul as Rafe
- David Paul as Vic
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David Carradine as Sweeney - Ari Meyers as Holly Sherwood
Also Starring in Think Big
· 22 more- Martin Mull Dr. Bruekner
- Michael Winslow Hap
- Richard Moll Thornton
- Tommy Lister Jr. Z
- Claudia Christian Dr. Irene Marsh
- Richard Kiel Irving
- Carl Ciarfalio Edwards
- Tony Longo Supervisor
- Sal Landi Bad Guy #2
- David Bowe Security Guard #1
- Thomas Gottschalk Mr. Roberts
- Rafer Johnson Johnson
- Peter Lupus Bad Guy #1
- Jimmy Briscoe Jimmy
- Cecile Krevoy Waitress in Truck Stop
- Jacob Kenner Mitchell
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- Darcy LaPier Donna
- David Tausik Scientist
- Judy Toll Pregnant Woman
- Alfredo Septién Security Guard #2
- Bradley Jenkel Scientist
- Roberto Del Pozzo Truck Driver at Diner
Think Big Plot Summary
What happens in Think Big from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two truckers, Rafe and Vic, David Paul have a long streak of bad luck: missed deadlines, mounting debts, and the relentless pressure of a loan shark named Sweeney, David Carradine. Their boss gives them one final assignment to clear the slate: haul barrels of toxic waste for the company Tech Star to a ship docked somewhere off the coast of California. To force the clock against them, he mounts a digital countdown on the truck’s dashboard, a device he dubs the foul-up clock to remind them how tight the schedule really is.
Full summary
The whole story of Think Big, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Think Big?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What are the names of the two truck driver brothers?
Cars in Think Big
24 cars on screen, including the Peterbilt 379 and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.
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Peterbilt 379 Main role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
Kawasaki KZ 1000 P Important role -
1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Important role
Think Big Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Highway Chaoten” and “Due gemelli e una monella”.
- Also known as
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- Highway Chaoten
- Due gemelli e una monella
- Pense Grande
- Závod s časem
- Думай по-крупному
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Think Big FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Think Big, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Think Big?
Think Big runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Think Big released?
Think Big was released on September 30, 1989.
Who directed Think Big?
Think Big was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
More films by Jon Turteltaub Who is in the cast of Think Big?
Think Big stars Peter Paul as Rafe, David Paul as Vic and David Carradine as Sweeney, among 26 credited actors.
Does Think Big have a post-credit scene?
No. Think Big has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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