The Big Time
"It was the beginning of television. And they put it all on the line to get it on the air."
Originally released in 2002. The Big Time is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Paris Barclay.
Starring Dylan Baker, Molly Ringwald, and Christopher Lloyd
Synopsis
In 1948 Manhattan, a diverse group of people are committed to making the fledgling Empire Network a success. Among them: a naive young woman who's hired as a script girl; an idealistic programmer; and an aspiring director who hopes to make Empire "the network that takes risks and makes new stars." Then there's Empire's president, an eccentric scientist whose bride raises eyebrows at the network.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dylan Baker
as The Colonel
Molly Ringwald
as Marion Powers
Christopher Lloyd
as Doc Powers
Christina Hendricks
as Audrey Drummond
Shane Johnson
as Timothy Wilkison
Michael B. Silver
as Walt Kaplan
Sharif Atkins
as Joe Royal
John de Lancie
as Vaughn Clay
Eydie Alyson
as Ibsen Script Girl
Gabrielle Anderman
as Another Miss Eve (as Gabby Anderman)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Television
- John Wells Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Time about?
In 1948 Manhattan, a diverse group of people are committed to making the fledgling Empire Network a success. Among them: a naive young woman who's hired as a script girl; an idealistic programmer; ...
Who directed The Big Time?
The Big Time was directed by Paris Barclay.
How long is The Big Time?
The Big Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Big Time released?
The Big Time was released on October 20, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Time?
The main cast of The Big Time includes Dylan Baker, Molly Ringwald, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Hendricks, Shane Johnson.