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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
Format(s):
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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 RobertsKatie SmithDavid Faigenblum
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Humor, Sexual Situations, Violence, Profanity)
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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    Cynthia M.

    We found this quite laughable for the most part and worth the watch. Robin Williams and Holly Hunter gave their expectedly good performances, and Mr. Harrelson his mediocre 'comic-stripesque' rendering, but I was impressed particularly by Giovanni Ribisi. What a ridiculously obsessed and funny character! He gave us a very enjoyable performance and I continue to like him every time I catch him in film or on television. I LOVED the character of Mrs. Wherry, so good job Brenda McDonald :^) We're not intending to purchase this one but might rent it again one day.

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