The Big Fall
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Directed by | C. Thomas Howell |
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Distributed by | PM Entertainment Group |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Big Fall is a 1997 American neo-noir action-drama film directed by and starring C. Thomas Howell.[1] It was released direct to video on October 14, 1997, having previously aired on HBO in April 1997.[2][3]
Plot
Blaise Rybeck is a private investigator hired by Mrs. Brody to find out if her husband is cheating.
Cast
- C. Thomas Howell as Blaise Rybeck
- Sophie Ward as Emma Roussell
- Jeff Kober as Johnny 'Axe' Roosevelt
- Sam Seder as Gary Snider
- Justin Lazard as Agent Bill Dickson
- Titus Welliver as Moe
- Buzz Belmondo as Brody
- Darren Dalton as Larry
- Joanne Baron as Mrs. Brody
- William Applegate Jr. as Agent Wilcox
- Steve DeRelian as Echo
- Kathy Griffin as Sally
Reception
In his review, Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Club wrote "The script doesn't do Howell any favors, with its wide selection of stock characters and predictable twist." However, he remarked that "Howell's direction is surprisingly competent." He also labelled Howell's lead role in the film as "unintentionally hilarious", claiming "The eternally boyish and effeminate former teen star can't help but inspire chuckles as he spits out supposedly witty tough-guy banter and gritty narration in a silly Bogart-esque mumble that needs to be heard to be believed."[4]
References
- ^ "C. THOMAS HOWELL HOSTS NEW SERIES "CMT'S ALL JACKED UP" PREMIERING AUGUST 22". www.cmtpress.com. Retrieved Jul 16, 2020.
- ^ Florida Today, April 20, 1997, p. 189
- ^ http://lowellledger.kdl.org/The%20Lowell%20Ledger/1997/04_April/04-16-1997.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "The Big Fall". The A.V. Club. 10 April 2002. Retrieved Jul 16, 2020.
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