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The Big Empty
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The Big Empty

1997-10-01 · 96 min · ★ 5.3

Drama · Mystery

A woman hires P.I. Lloyd Meadows to investigate her husband, a respectable social worker. What seemed to be a simple case of adultery turns into an ugly mess fast.

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Production details

Directors
Jack Perez
Production companies
Left of Center Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 165,000

Top Cast

James McManusLloyd Meadows
Ellen GoldwasserJane Danforth
Pablo BryantPeter Danforth
H.M. WynantH.M. WynantJ.W. McCreedy
Lee HolmesScott
Jack GrabowOld Man
Karen SederholmHelen Zedak
Anna Simone ScottAnna Simone ScottJilted Wife
Linda Sue MurphyProstitue with Lloyd
Valerie VigilProstitute
Fred A. Robbins'John' In Car
Paul CrowderPaul CrowderCorn Flake Man
Joseph AnthonyJoseph AnthonyThriftCo Clerk
George D. AmorosoParamedic
David CampbellShelter Administrator
Frederick LawrenceFrederick LawrenceHank Grimaldi
Jean St. JamesJean St. JamesWaitress in San Diego
Bobby GarabedianGas Station Attendant
Robert ArceRobert ArceMotel Clerk

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