The Big Split

1999 1h 30m EN

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3.7

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★3.7TMDB · 3

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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Writer/director Martin Hynes also stars in this romantic comedy, in which love springs from the ruins of a failed marriage. Frank (Hynes) is a composer who works as a driving instructor to pay his bills. Tracy (Judy Greer) is a New York-born documentary filmmaker who is learning to drive. Soon the two are engaged, much to the astonishment of their friends. At the reception, the marriage gets off to a rocky start when Frank refuses to dance. Later, Tracy's own quirks begin to manifest themselves, such as not sleeping in the same bed as her husband and not wanting to introduce herself as his wife. After three months, they call it quits. But they soon realize that lingering affection remains, and they cautiously try one more time.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Martin Hynes
Frank
Judy Greer
Tracy
Darryl McCane
Lyle
Rachel True
Jenny
Maggie Baird
Tracy's Mom
Casey Lee
Lyle's Brother
Lindsay Price
Tracy's Friend
Cristine Rose

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Martin Hynes
Writers: Martin Hynes
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Martin Hynes and Judy Greer and Darryl McCane carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0205774 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

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

Martin Hynes directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
227 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Martin Hynes and Judy Greer and Darryl McCane carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0205774 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.