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The Big Fall

The Big Fall

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The Big Fall

1997

1h 34m

6.3(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

L.A. private detective is hired to investigate the disappearance of an alluring woman's brother. Surrounded by double-crossing deals and dangerous relation, Rybeck will have to plunge headfirst into his deadliest case ever.

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PM Entertainment Group

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell

Blaise Rybeck

Sophie Ward

Sophie Ward

Emma Roussell

Jeff Kober

Jeff Kober

Johnny 'Axe' Roosevelt

Sam Seder

Sam Seder

Gary Snider

Justin Lazard

Justin Lazard

Agent Bill Dickson

Titus Welliver

Titus Welliver

Moe

Buzz Belmondo

Brody

Darren Dalton

Darren Dalton

Larry

William Applegate Jr.

Agent Wilcox

Joanne Baron

Joanne Baron

Mrs. Brody

Creative team

Directed by: C. Thomas Howell
Written by: William Applegate Jr.
Produced by: Gaby K. Malouf
Joseph Merhi

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