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The Big Game (1995)

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Jimmy Harper (Gary Webster) loves to gamble and enjoys enough success to bring him to the attention of a group of men who play for big money. Soon Jimmy decides to change his name to James Harper, to reflect his increased importance, and seeks a way out of his job in a factory. However, as the stakes in the games increase, Jimmy/James may begin to wonder whether he is in over his head and has risked too much...

Release Date
June 28, 1995
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
6.5/10 (2 votes)

Director: Bob Keen

Cast: Gary Webster, Emma Wray, Mark McKenna, Chris Jury, Jean Boht, Mark Williams, Oliver Parker, Imogen Bain

Production: Visual Productions, Paragon Entertainment Corporation
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The Big Game

6.5
100 min

Jimmy Harper (Gary Webster) loves to gamble and enjoys enough success to bring him to the attention of a group of men who play for big money. Soon Jimmy decides to change his name to James Harper, to reflect his increased importance, and seeks a way out of his job in a factory. However, as the stakes in the games increase, Jimmy/James may begin to wonder whether he is in over his head and has risked too much...

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date6/28/1995
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Cast

Gary Webster

as Jimmy Harper

Emma Wray

as Julie

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Mark McKenna

as Ricky Lucas

Chris Jury

as Walter

Jean Boht

as Mrs. Harper

Mark Williams

as Tommy Hollis

Oliver Parker

as Charles Harman

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Imogen Bain

as Brenda Hollis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Game about?

Jimmy Harper (Gary Webster) loves to gamble and enjoys enough success to bring him to the attention of a group of men who play for big money. Soon Jimmy decides to change his name to James Harper, to …

How long is The Big Game?

1h 40m

When was The Big Game released?

June 28, 1995

Who directed The Big Game?

Bob Keen

Who stars in The Big Game?

Gary Webster, Emma Wray, Mark McKenna

What genre is The Big Game?

Drama, TV Movie