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The Big Brass Ring

The Big Brass Ring

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

Genres

DramaThriller

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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.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

4.4/10

Release Date

20 April 1999

Country

United States of America

Cast

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

Thomas Patrick Kelly

Thomas Patrick Kelly

Young Blake

Mack Harrell

Mack Harrell

Homer Dix

Jazzmun

Jazzmun

Little John John

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