The Big Man (Crossing the Line) (1990)
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20% of critics liked it
(5 reviews) -
39% of users liked it
(162 ratings)
Filmmaker David Leland handled the directing chores on this British drama that stars Liam Neeson as an unemployed Scotsman whose inability to find a job threatens his family's wellbeing. Against his better judgement, Neeson is coerced into a bare-knuckle boxing match. Crossing the Line's… More Filmmaker David Leland handled the directing chores on this British drama that stars Liam Neeson as an unemployed Scotsman whose inability to find a job threatens his family's wellbeing. Against his better judgement, Neeson is coerced into a bare-knuckle boxing match. Crossing the Line's supporting cast includes Hugh Grant, Joanne Whaley-Kilmer, Cameron Mitchell, and Billy Connolly. Adapted from a novel by William McIvanney, the film has also been released under the title The Big Man. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- David Leland
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Aug 31, 1990 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
In its present form, it comes across as a rather unpleasant and only fitfully absorbing film of social protest.
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Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Leland and scriptwriter Don Macpherson have made one of Britain's finest existential thrillers in ages.
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Vincent Canby, New York Times
Beginning with Mr. Neeson, every member of the cast is as good as the circumstances allow.
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Marjorie Baumgarten, Austin Chronicle
It tells and tells its story but never delivers a punch that actually connects.
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, Film4
Leland strains for a profundity and seriousness that won't quite be squeezed from the material.
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Cast
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Liam Neeson
as Danny Scoular
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Joanne Whalley
as Beth Scoular
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Ian Bannen
as Matt Mason
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Billy Connolly
as Frankie
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Maurice Roëves
as Cam Colvin
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Hugh Grant
as Gordon
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Rab Affleck
as Cutty Dawson
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Tom Watson
as Tommy Brogan
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Julie Graham
as Melanie
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Pat Roach
as Billy
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John Beattie
as Beth's Father
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Nadia Bilchick
as Nurse
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Juliet Cadzow
as Margaret Mason
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Carla Cann
as Fiona Mason
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James Copeland
as Sam
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Ivan Dean
as Gang Member 2
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Macarena Domenguez
as Woman at Pool
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Ken Drury
as Stalker
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Anthony Fridjhon
as Commentator
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Joseph Greig
as Willie
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Rick Hearst
as Rick Kagan
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Douglas Henshall
as Davie Dawson
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Kenny Ireland
as Tony
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Evan J. Klisser
as Josh Kapinski
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Diki Lerner
as Zing
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Michael Marra
as Alex the Butcher
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Phil McCall
as Sandy the Chemist
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Andrew Meaden
as Wee Danny
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Cameron Mitchell
as Sheriff Williams
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Colleen Morris
as Megan
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Carol Ann Muir
as Sandra
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Peter Mullan
as Vince
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Ralph Riach
as Laundry Manager
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George Rossi
as Eddie
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Sean Scanlon
as Alan
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Jack Shepherd
as Referee
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Subash Singh Pal
as Drinker
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Ashleigh Thomas
as Young Kate
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Amanda Walker
as Beth's Mother
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Vernon Wells
as Steve Sinclair
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James Whyle
as O'Rourke
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John Saxon
as Jack Kagan
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Paul L. Smith
as Joe Kapinski
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Simon Poland
as Freddie
- Susie Figgis
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John Williams
as Leroy
- John Stafford
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Jonathan Hackett
as Roddy Stewart
