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The Big Man is a British film of genre Drama directed by Liam Neeson released in USA on 9 august 1991 with Liam Neeson
The Big Man (1990)
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Add to a movie listThe Big Man (US title: Crossing the Line) is a 1990 feature film produced by Miramax Films. It stars Liam Neeson, Joanne Whalley and Billy Connolly. The film's score was composed by Ennio Morricone. It is based on the novel of the same name by William McIlvanney. It is featured in FlixMix's Ultimate Fights DVD.
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A Scottish miner (Liam Neeson) becomes unemployed during a union strike. He is unable to support his family and cannot resolve his bitterness about his situation. Desperate for money, he accepts an offer made by a Glasgow gangster to fight in an illegal bare-knuckle boxing match. A long and brutal fight follows.Actors
Liam Neeson
(Danny Scoular)
Joanne Whalley
(Beth Scoular)
George Rossi
(Eddie)
Billy Connolly
(Frankie)
Pat Roach
(Billy)
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