The Big Brass Ring 25 years old

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

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.

Credits

The Big Brass Ring Cast

Name Character
Ron Livingston He was 31, now 57 years old as Sheldon Buckle
William Hurt He was 49, now 74 years old as William Blake Pellarin
Jefferson Mays He was 33, now 59 years old as Garne Strickland
Irène Jacob She was 32, now 58 years old as Cela Brandini
Gregg Henry He was 46, now 72 years old as Billy
Miranda Richardson She was 41, now 66 years old as Dinah Pellarin
Nigel Hawthorne He was 70, 72 years old when he died as Kim Mennaker
Jim Metzler He was 47, now 73 years old as Pacxy Barragan
Carmine Giovinazzo He was 25, now 51 years old as Young Billy
Ewan Stewart He was 41, now 67 years old as Kinzel
Thomas Patrick Kelly as Young Blake
Mack Harrell He was 89, 50 years old when he died as Homer Dix

The Big Brass Ring Crew

Name Department
Kramer Morgenthau as Director of Photography. He was 33 (now 58) years old Camera
Oja Kodar as Writer. She was 58 (now 83) years old Writing
George Hickenlooper as Director. He was 35 (47) years old when He died Directing
George Hickenlooper as Screenplay. He was 35 (47) years old when He died Writing
Thomas Morse as Original Music Composer. Sound
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The Big Brass Ring (25 years)

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

  • Release day: Tuesday, April 20, 1999
  • Runtime: 104 minutes