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Big Things (2009)

2009-01-01 · 1h 24m · EN
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Richard, bored of his mundane existence as a cycle courier, attempts to make his film "A Distance Too Far" in a bid to escape to a better life. Driven by the belief that it will propel him, his friends and his girlfriend to fame and fortune, and the fear of ending up like his family, the completion of his 'masterpiece' becomes the sole focus of Richard's life.

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Mark DevenportDirector, WriterTony ClaassenWriter

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Tony ClaassenTony ClaassenRichardDean PalinczukDean PalinczukRayMark DevenportMark DevenportPeterMicaiah DringMicaiah DringJemmaShaun MechenShaun MechenMustardJonny PhillipsJonny PhillipsGraham BeaceRupert ProcterRupert ProcterWayneSteven SheilSteven SheilFancy Dress Shop OwnerJai AbbotJai AbbotMogsPhil BealePhil BealeLandlordPenny ChettlePenny ChettleReceptionist (as Penny Linfield)Gregory ChisholmGregory ChisholmJulian

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference699237Actor preference141645 · 33668 · 932612Country preferenceUs

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What is Big Things about?

Richard, bored of his mundane existence as a cycle courier, attempts to make his film "A Distance Too Far" in a bid to escape to a better life. Driven by the belief that it will propel him, his friends and his girlfriend to fame and fortune, and the fear of ending up like his family, the completion of his 'masterpiece' becomes the sole focus of Richard's life.

How long is Big Things?

Big Things has a runtime of 84 minutes.