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The Big Blue

The Big Blue

You can run away from your problems, but you can't run away from your mood.

19881h 40m

Overview

Not to be confused with Luc Besson's film of the same title from the same year. Documentarian Andrew Horn's second narrative feature.

Directed by Andrew Horn
Written by Jim Neu, Andrew Horn
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Top Cast

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Jim Neu

Monroe

David Brisbin

David Brisbin

Jack

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Taunie Vrenon

Carmen

William Rice

William Rice

Arthur Murray

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John Erdman

Max

Amy Hill

Amy Hill

Computer Operator

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Sheila McLaughlin

Myrna

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José Rafael Arango

Ramone

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Kirsten Bates

Marlene (voice)

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Dan Crozier

Adulterous man

About The Big Blue

The Big Blue is a crime, drama film released in 1988. Directed by Andrew Horn, it stars Jim Neu, David Brisbin, Taunie Vrenon. Not to be confused with Luc Besson's film of the same title from the same year. Documentarian Andrew Horn's second narrative feature.

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