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The Big Brass Ring

The Big Brass Ring

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The Big Brass Ring

"In pursuit of power, the only thing worse than denying the truth - is telling it."

1999

1h 44m

4.6(14 votes)

Drama

Thriller

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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10 featured cast members

Starring

William Hurt

William Hurt

William Blake Pellarin

Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Kim Mennaker

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Dinah Pellarin

Irène Jacob

Irène Jacob

Cela Brandini

Ewan Stewart

Ewan Stewart

Kinzel

Gregg Henry

Gregg Henry

Billy

Ron Livingston

Ron Livingston

Sheldon Buckle

Jefferson Mays

Jefferson Mays

Garne Strickland

Jim Metzler

Jim Metzler

Pacxy Barragan

Carmine Giovinazzo

Carmine Giovinazzo

Young Billy

Creative team

Directed by: George Hickenlooper
Written by: F. X. Feeney
George Hickenlooper
Produced by: Donald Zuckerman
Andrew Pfeffer

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