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The Big Time

20021h 40mParis Barclay
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 71%

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"It was the beginning of television. And they put it all on the line to get it on the air."

In 1948 Manhattan, a diverse group of people are committed to making the fledgling Empire Network a success. Among them: a naive young woman who's hired as a script girl; an idealistic programmer; and an aspiring director who hopes to make Empire "the network that takes risks and makes new stars." Then there's Empire's president, an eccentric scientist whose bride raises eyebrows at the network.

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What is The Big Time (2002) about?

In 1948 Manhattan, a diverse group of people are committed to making the fledgling Empire Network a success. Among them: a naive young woman who's hired as a script girl; an idealistic programmer; and an aspiring director who hopes to make Empire "the network that takes risks and makes new stars." Then there's Empire's president, an eccentric scientist whose bride raises eyebrows at the network.

Who stars in The Big Time?

The Big Time stars Dylan Baker (The Colonel), Molly Ringwald (Marion Powers), Christopher Lloyd (Doc Powers), Christina Hendricks (Audrey Drummond), Shane Johnson (Timothy Wilkison). The film was directed by Paris Barclay.

How long is The Big Time?

The Big Time has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002.

Is The Big Time worth watching?

The Big Time holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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