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The Big White

The Big White

When you need somebody, anybody will do.

20056.21h 40m

Overview

To remedy his financial problems, a travel agent has his eye on a frozen corpse, which just happens to be sought after by two hitmen.

Directed by Mark Mylod
Written by Collin Friesen
Produced by David Faigenblum, Christopher Eberts, Christopher Roberts
Box OfficeBudget: $14.0MRevenue: $542K

Top Cast

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Paul Barnell

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Margaret Barnell

Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi

Ted

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

Gary

W. Earl Brown

W. Earl Brown

Jimbo

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Raymond Barnell

Alison Lohman

Alison Lohman

Tiffany

Marina Stephenson Kerr

Marina Stephenson Kerr

Avis

Billy Merasty

Billy Merasty

Cam

Ralph Alderman

Ralph Alderman

Mr. Branch

Themes & Keywords

hitmanbusinessmankidnappingdark comedyinsurance fraudmurdertourette syndromealaskalife insuranceinsuranceinsurance agentfrozen body

About The Big White

The Big White is a comedy, crime, drama film released in 2005 exploring themes of hitman, businessman, kidnapping, dark comedy, insurance fraud, murder. Directed by Mark Mylod, it stars Robin Williams, Holly Hunter, Giovanni Ribisi. To remedy his financial problems, a travel agent has his eye on a frozen corpse, which just happens to be sought after by two hitmen.

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