The Big Town
1987, English. Directed by Ben Bolt.
Lady luck is always on his side. Tonight, she's on fire.
It is 1957. J.C. Cullen is a young man from a small town, with a talent for winning at craps, who leaves for the big city to work as a professional gambler. While there, he breaks the bank at a private craps game at the Gem Club, owned by George Cole, and falls in love with two women, one of them Cole's wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.6/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- Ben BoltDirector
- Matt DillonJ.C. Cullen
- Diane LaneLorry Dane
- Tommy Lee JonesGeorge Cole
- Bruce DernM. Edwards
- Lee GrantFerguson Edwards
- Tom SkerrittPhil Carpenter
- Suzy AmisAggie Donaldson
- David Marshall GrantSonny Binkley
- Don FrancksCarl Hooker
- Del CloseDeacon Daniels
- Meg HogarthDorothy Cullen
- Cherry JonesGinger McDonald
Details
- Released
- 25 September 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Roy Pool
- Box office
- $1.7M
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What The Big Town is based on
The Big Town is adapted from a novel.
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The Big Town: quick answers
Is The Big Town worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Town?
The Big Town runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Big Town have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Town. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big Town parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Town is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Town on?
The Big Town isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Town?
If you liked The Big Town, try On Swift Horses, Rumble Fish, Blind.
Who directed The Big Town?
The Big Town (1987) was directed by Ben Bolt and stars Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Tommy Lee Jones.
What is The Big Town based on?
The Big Town is adapted from a novel.