The Big Man
1990, English. Directed by David Leland.
Nothing hits as hard as the things that are really worth fighting for...
An unemployed Scottish miner is forced into bare-knuckle boxing to make ends meet.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 31 August 1990
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Don MacPherson
- Box office
- $59K
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What The Big Man is based on
The Big Man is based on The Big Man (1986) by William McIlvanney, published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited.
1986
The Big Man
By William McIlvanney
Published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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The Big Man runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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Which OTT platform is The Big Man on?
The Big Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 August 1990. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Man?
If you liked The Big Man, try Hard Times, Out of the Furnace, The Set-Up.
Who directed The Big Man?
The Big Man (1990) was directed by David Leland and stars Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley, Billy Connolly.
What is The Big Man based on?
The Big Man is based on The Big Man (1986) by William McIlvanney, published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited.