The Big Town (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1987, The Big Town is a drama and romance film directed by Ben Bolt, running about 109 minutes. “Lady luck is always on his side. Tonight, she's on fire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It is 1957. J.C. Cullen is a young man from a small town, with a talent for winning at craps, who leaves for the big city to work as a professional gambler. While there, he breaks the bank at a private craps game at the Gem Club, owned by George Cole, and falls in love with two women, one of them Cole's wife.
Who’s in it. The Big Town stars Matt Dillon as J.C. Cullen, Diane Lane as Lorry Dane, Tommy Lee Jones as George Cole and Bruce Dern as M. Edwards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Big Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Town (1987)?
- In GB, The Big Town is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Town worth watching?
- The Big Town holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Town?
- The Big Town stars Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Dern and Lee Grant.
- When was The Big Town released?
- The Big Town was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.