The Big White (2005)

The Big White (2005)
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A travel agent in deep debt attempts to swindle a by-the-books insurance agent by claiming the corpse of a gangland hit as his long-missing brother in director Mark Mylod's dark crime comedy. Paul Barnell (Robin Williams) is in trouble. Saddled with a cantankerous wife (Holly Hunter) and unable to convince ambitious insurance company agent Ted (Giovanni Ribisi) to pay off the one-million-dollar claim on his brother, who has been missing for five years, Paul's debts are mounting as fast as his life is crumbling. When Paul discovers the corpse of a nameless man who ended up on the wrong side of the mob, desperation drives him to stage a grizzly death scene and make it look as if his brother has suffered a horrible fate. Though the local police force is easily taken by Paul's elaborate ruse, it's going to take a little more convincing before Ted is willing to sign off on the hefty insurance payment. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Robin WilliamsHolly Hunter, (more)
Director(s):
Mark Mylod
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of The Big White

A travel agent in deep debt attempts to swindle a by-the-books insurance agent by claiming the corpse of a gangland hit as his long-missing brother in director Mark Mylod's dark crime comedy. Paul Barnell (Robin Williams) is in trouble. Saddled with a cantankerous wife (Holly Hunter) and unable to convince ambitious insurance company agent Ted (Giovanni Ribisi) to pay off the one-million-dollar claim on his brother, who has been missing for five years, Paul's debts are mounting as fast as his life is crumbling. When Paul discovers the corpse of a nameless man who ended up on the wrong side of the mob, desperation drives him to stage a grizzly death scene and make it look as if his brother has suffered a horrible fate. Though the local police force is easily taken by Paul's elaborate ruse, it's going to take a little more convincing before Ted is willing to sign off on the hefty insurance payment. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
105 mins

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Director(s):
Mark Mylod
Writer(s):
Colin Frieson
Producer(s):
Christopher EbertsDavid FaigenblumChris Roberts
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Sexual Situations, Adult Humor, Profanity, Violence)
Categories:
Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Brock S.

Enjoyably quirky thriller with bizarre, off-the-wall performances from its entire cast . Full of black comedy and such an underatted film, its just wonderful!

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Julia K.

This movie is much like Fargo, but with light story line. Very glad we rented it. It's very cute.

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Matt M.

It reminded me of Fargo. Holly Hunter was pretty funny, but the movie seemed like an odd choice for Robin Williams. For the first time ever, I was impressed with Giovanni Ribisi too, good acting job. Worth the rental, especially if you are looking for something different than standard fare.

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