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Big Bad Love (2001)

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Vietnam veteran Leon Barlow is struggling as a writer, and his personal life isn't much better. His unsympathetic ex-wife Marilyn doesn't approve of his visits with his two children, and he has problems with alcohol. Yet even when Leon manages to catch up on alimony and child support payments, things in his life seem to decline further, until a sudden tragedy catches him off guard.

Release Date
October 11, 2001
Runtime
1h 51m
Rating
5.5/10 (11 votes)

Director: Arliss Howard

Cast: Arliss Howard, Debra Winger, Paul Le Mat, Rosanna Arquette, Angie Dickinson, Michael Parks, Alex Van, Sigourney Weaver

Production: Sun Moon & Stars Productions, Big Bad Love LLC
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Revenue
$0M
Full Cast (18 people)

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Big Bad Love

Big Bad Love

5.5
111 min

Vietnam veteran Leon Barlow is struggling as a writer, and his personal life isn't much better. His unsympathetic ex-wife Marilyn doesn't approve of his visits with his two children, and he has problems with alcohol. Yet even when Leon manages to catch up on alimony and child support payments, things in his life seem to decline further, until a sudden tragedy catches him off guard.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$100,420
Release Date10/11/2001
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Cast

Arliss Howard

as Barlow

Debra Winger

as Marilyn

Paul Le Mat

as Monroe

Rosanna Arquette

as Velma

Angie Dickinson

as Mrs. Barlow

Michael Parks

as Mr. Aaron

Alex Van

as Deputy

Sigourney Weaver

as Betti DeLoreo (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Bad Love about?

Vietnam veteran Leon Barlow is struggling as a writer, and his personal life isn't much better. His unsympathetic ex-wife Marilyn doesn't approve of his visits with his two children, and he has proble…

How long is Big Bad Love?

1h 51m

When was Big Bad Love released?

October 11, 2001

Who directed Big Bad Love?

Arliss Howard

Who stars in Big Bad Love?

Arliss Howard, Debra Winger, Paul Le Mat

What genre is Big Bad Love?

Drama, Comedy

What is Big Bad Love rated?

R