The Big Picture

Directed by Christopher Guest
1989    1h 40m    PG-13
Comedy, Drama,
6.288%45%
Aspiring director Nick Chapman rides a wave of success from his short film but soon realizes Hollywood is a ruthless maze. As he navigates fame and fortune, Nick learns that dreams come with price tags—and not everything is as it appears in the spotlight.
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Cast of The Big Picture
  • Kevin BaconNick Chapman
  • Emily LongstrethSusan Rawlings
  • J.T. WalshAllen Habel
  • Jennifer Jason LeighLydia Johnson
  • Michael McKeanEmmet Sumner
  • Kim MiyoriJenny Sumner
  • Teri HatcherGretchen
  • Dan SchneiderJonathan Tristan-Bennet
  • Jason GouldCarl Manknik
  • Tracy Brooks SwopeLori Pressman
  • Don FranklinTodd Marvin
  • Gary KroegerMark
  • Alice HirsonMrs. Chapman
  • Grant OwensMr. Chapman
  • Fran DrescherPolo Habel
  • Suzy CoteMindy Habel
  • Eddie AlbertM.C.
  • June LockhartJanet Kingsley
  • Stephen CollinsAttorney
  • Roddy McDowallJudge
  • Vladimir SkomarovskyMan in Nick's Movie
  • Holly FieldsDaughter
  • Yvonne PeattieMrs. Feldzar
  • Stan IvarCharlie
  • C.W. HemingwayJoey
  • David HaywardGeorge
  • Caitlin ClarkeSharon
  • Nancy ValenYoung Sharon
  • Martin ShortNeil Sussman - Nick's Agent
  • Robert BauerWounded Soldier
  • Wesley PfenningWoman in Cabin
  • John CleeseBartender
  • Richard BlakeAbe Lincoln
  • Walter OlkewiczBabe Ruth
  • Scott CoffeyWaiter
  • Bruce KirbyBusinessman
  • Richard BelzerVideo Show Host
  • Beth ChamberlinStewardess
  • Mike MillerPEZ® People
  • Michael JocumPEZ® People
  • Tim LandersPEZ® People
  • Martin LundPEZ® People
  • Novi NovogPEZ® People
  • Tom MaierBuilding Manager
  • Valen WatsonWoman in Restaurant
  • Jennifer KarrWoman in Restaurant
  • Sue-Ann LeedsWoman in Restaurant
  • Buddy GarionMan in Restaurant
  • Jim PollackMan in Restaurant
  • Scott WilliamsonRestaurant Manager
  • Victor SteinbachAndres Vargiak
  • Arlene LorreCleopatra
  • George RoganSecurity Guard / Nazi
  • Perla WalterHousekeeper
  • Pamela MorrisCheryl
  • Lulie NewcombReceptionist
  • Patty HowethWoman with Fridge
  • Britta WilsonStewardess
  • Suzee SlaterStewardess
  • Brad ZutautSurfer
  • Matthew EichlerPiano Player
  • Nadine Lenore PattersonTwin
  • Elliott GouldProsecutor - Trial of Janet Kingsley (uncredited)
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