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The Big Time

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In 1948 a newlywed (Molly Ringwald), a producer (Dylan Baker), an aspiring director and others try to succeed in the television industry.

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Frazier Moore Associated Press 12/11/2023
This delightful film... revisits the era of early television with a charm that recalls theatrical features like My Favorite Year and The Front. Go to Full Review Mike Duffy Detroit Free Press 12/11/2023
2/4
Despite a charmingly kooky performance by Molly Ringwald and an affectionate feel for television's early days, there's a hit-and-miss rhythm to this new comedy-laced movie about a plucky underdog network as it strives for survival. Go to Full Review David Bianculli New York Daily News 12/11/2023
2.5/4
It's an artful, clever look at TVs salad days, with such blasts from the past as sign-ons, test patterns, rabbit ears and vertical-hold knobs. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12/11/2023
As a stand-alone movie The Big Time is all buildup with little payoff. Even for nostalgia gourmands there's little nourishment to be had. Go to Full Review Arthur Lazere culturevulture.net 12/11/2023
The Big Time offers a breezy, but knowledgeable, look at the early years of the television industry. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Paris Barclay

Director

Molly Ringwald

Marion Powers

Christopher Lloyd

Doc Powers

Dylan Baker

The Colonel

Christina Hendricks

Audrey Drummond

Michael Silver

Walt Kaplan

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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1948 a newlywed (Molly Ringwald), a producer (Dylan Baker), an aspiring director and others try to succeed in the television industry.
Director
Paris Barclay
Producer
Lewis Abel
Screenwriter
Carol Flint
Production Co
Miramax
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Oct 20, 2002
Runtime
1h 36m