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The Big Empty
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The Big Empty

2003-05-16 · 95 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy · Drama · Mystery · Science Fiction

Struggling actor John Person agrees to drive a blue suitcase from Los Angeles to the small town of Baker, Calif., and hand it over to a mysterious cowboy in return for having his credit card debt of $27,000 paid off. Upon his arrival, John can't find the cowboy but receives an ominously head-shaped package he's supposed to hang onto. While waiting, John gets close to Ruthie, whose psychotic boyfriend, Randy, keeps threatening to kill him.

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Directors
Steve Anderson
Production companies
North by Northwest Entertainment, Aura Entertainment, Echo Lake Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jon FavreauJon FavreauJohn Person
Joey Lauren AdamsJoey Lauren AdamsGrace
Rachael Leigh CookRachael Leigh CookRuthie
Daryl HannahDaryl HannahStella
Kelsey GrammerKelsey GrammerAgent Banks
Sean BeanSean BeanCowboy
Melora WaltersMelora WaltersCandy
Bud CortBud CortNeely
Jon GriesJon GriesElron
Adam BeachAdam BeachRandy
Gary FarmerGary FarmerIndian Bob
Brent BriscoeBrent BriscoeDan
Patti SmithPatti SmithTraveler
Danny TrejoDanny TrejoLt. Gates
Jay BrothersJay BrothersTraveler
Steven G. KaplanTraveler

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