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The Big Brass Ring

1999 · 104 min

A slow-burning political drama that simmers with tension and moral ambiguity, drawing you into a world of secrets and ambition.

Directed by
George Hickenlooper
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Starring
William Hurt, Nigel Hawthorne, Miranda Richardson
Tagline
In pursuit of power, the only thing worse than denying the truth - is telling it.
Overview
Blake Pellarin is on the campaign trail to become president of the United States. While making a stop in St. Louis, a chance encounter brings his past back to haunt him.

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Free in the UK
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Directed by
George Hickenlooper
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Starring
William Hurt, Nigel Hawthorne, Miranda Richardson
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • corruption
  • betrayal
  • ambition
  • identity
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama, thriller
Directed by
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Written by
Orson Welles, George Hickenlooper, Oja Kodar, F. X. Feeney
Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
104 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English, French

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