The Big Man

The Big Man

Promotional release poster
Directed by David Leland
Produced by Don MacPherson
Starring
Music by Ennio Morricone
Distributed by Miramax Films
Release date
  • 31 August 1990 (1990-08-31)
Running time
93 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English

The Big Man (US title: Crossing the Line) is a 1990 feature film produced by Miramax Films. It stars Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley and Billy Connolly. The film's score was composed by Ennio Morricone. It is based on the novel of the same name by William McIlvanney. It is featured in FlixMix's Ultimate Fights DVD.

Plot

A Scottish miner (Liam Neeson) becomes unemployed during a union strike. He is unable to support his family and cannot resolve his bitterness about his situation. Desperate for money, he accepts an offer made by a Glasgow gangster to fight in an illegal bare-knuckle boxing match. A long and brutal fight follows.

Production

Filmed at locations in Coalburn, Glasgow and Spain.

Cast

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