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Big Trouble (1985)

Big Trouble (1985)
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It took nearly two years after its completion for Big Trouble to reach the big screen. Peter Falk and Alan Arkin are respectively cast as a shady wheeler-dealer and an uptight family man. Strapped for the cash necessary to send his son to Yale, Arkin reluctantly enters into a murder scheme with Beverly D'Angelo. She is married to Falk, who, though he hasn't got long to live due to a heart ailment, may very well spend every penny D'Angelo has before he expires. Arkin is persuaded to kill Falk before this happens, then split the money with D'Angelo. To Arkin's amazement he finds himself the victim of a carefully prepared confidence scam engineered by Falk and D'Angelo. Now that he has a hold over Arkin, Falk gets the poor fellow mixed up in yet another "perfect crime". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, (more)
Director(s):
John Cassavetes
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Big Trouble

It took nearly two years after its completion for Big Trouble to reach the big screen. Peter Falk and Alan Arkin are respectively cast as a shady wheeler-dealer and an uptight family man. Strapped for the cash necessary to send his son to Yale, Arkin reluctantly enters into a murder scheme with Beverly D'Angelo. She is married to Falk, who, though he hasn't got long to live due to a heart ailment, may very well spend every penny D'Angelo has before he expires. Arkin is persuaded to kill Falk before this happens, then split the money with D'Angelo. To Arkin's amazement he finds himself the victim of a carefully prepared confidence scam engineered by Falk and D'Angelo. Now that he has a hold over Arkin, Falk gets the poor fellow mixed up in yet another "perfect crime". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
93 mins

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Director(s):
John Cassavetes
Writer(s):
Andrew Bergman
Producer(s):
Michael Lobell
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Adult Humor, Profanity, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Mild 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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    Ray S.

    I enjoyed this light hearted flick. The chemistry between Peter Falk and Beverly DeAngelo is almost as facinating as that of Peter Falk and Alan Arkin, (who paired up a few years later for the hilarious original "In Laws"). The movie takes us back to the mid eighties with typical suburban homes, cars, and characters. This is the last film directed by John Cassavettes, I understand, and have read varying opinions on his feelings about the film, but that's not import. If you lived throught the seventies and eighties and enjoy Falk and Arkin, you're bound to have a good time with this one. Beverly looks stunning!

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    Yvonne K.

    OK movie for its era. We did enjoyed it and there were good acting moments. Overall, though, it's a one-time see movie.

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    Anne C.

    Horrible! I can't believe this was produced.

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