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The Big Brass Ring

Seen it?

1999 | 104 min | Drama, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about. Fans of Killer's Kiss should feel right at home.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Blake Pellarin is on the campaign trail to become president of the United States. While making a stop in St. Louis, a chance encounter brings his past back to haunt him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    57% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Hickenlooper

  • William HurtWilliam Blake Pellarin
  • Nigel HawthorneKim Mennaker
  • Miranda RichardsonDinah Pellarin
  • Irène JacobCela Brandini
  • Ewan StewartKinzel
  • Gregg HenryBilly
  • Ron LivingstonSheldon Buckle
  • Jefferson MaysGarne Strickland
  • Jim MetzlerPacxy Barragan
  • Carmine GiovinazzoYoung Billy