Big Bad Love (2001)
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.
Director:
Arliss Howard
Writers:
Arliss Howard, Jim Howard.
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Arliss Howard as Barlow |
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Debra Winger as Marilyn |
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Paul Le Mat as Monroe |
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Rosanna Arquette as Velma |
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Angie Dickinson as Mrs. Barlow |
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Michael Parks as Mr. Aaron |
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Alex Van as Deputy |
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Sigourney Weaver as Betti DeLoreo (voice) |
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Larry Brown as Mr. Barlow |
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R.L. Burnside as R.L. Burnside |
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Kenny Brown as Boxcar Marine |
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Olivia Kersey as Alisha |
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Zachary Moody as Alan |
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Michael Williamson as Young Barlow |
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Jo-Ann Robinson as One Night Stand |
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Johnny McPhail as Mop Guy |
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Jaymee Vowell as Rebuffing Woman |
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Cedric Burnside as R.L.'s Band |
| Directing | Arliss Howard | Director |
| Writing | Arliss Howard | Screenplay |
| Production | Debra Winger | Producer |
| Art | Patricia Norris | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Patricia Norris | Costume Design |
| Crew | Chris Howell | Stunt Coordinator |
| Writing | Larry Brown | Novel |
| Writing | Jim Howard | Screenplay |
| Camera | Paul Ryan | Director of Photography |