The Big Day

"Before there's an "I do," there may be an "I don't.""

1999 1h 28m EN

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★5.0TMDB · 3

Comedy

Synopsis

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While trying to make amends, Zack sends his soon-to-be-married brother, John fleeing on his wedding day, all while his bride, Sara, is anxiously awaiting him.

“Before there's an "I do," there may be an "I don't."”

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Cast

Julianna Margulies
Sara
Ivan Sergei
John
Clayton Rohner
Zack
Andy Buckley
Eddie
Dixie Carter
Carol
Kevin Tighe
Joe
Nancy Banks
Annie
Tom Virtue
Tom

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ian McCrudden
Writers: Andy Buckley, Nancy Banks
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ian McCrudden, shot by Tony Cucchiari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dr. John. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Julianna Margulies and Ivan Sergei and Clayton Rohner carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Before there's an "I do," there may be an "I don't."".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0189201 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ian McCrudden directs. Tony Cucchiari behind the camera. Dr. John scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
227 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Ian McCrudden, shot by Tony Cucchiari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Dr. John. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Julianna Margulies and Ivan Sergei and Clayton Rohner carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Before there's an "I do," there may be an "I don't."".
7IMDB entry: tt0189201 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 18 themes, including "fiancé", "honesty", "best friend", "wedding".