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Tom Waits: Big Time
“The concert was "the best live performance of the year." The movie is BIG TIME.”
7.3 / 10• 1988• 1h 27m•PG• English
DocumentaryMusic
Storyline
Bringing his unique sense of humor to this bizarre and original piece of moviemaking, Tom Waits takes the audience through a musical journey with his jazzy, quirky, bluesy tunes presented as you would never, ever, ever expect.
Cast & Crew
Tom Waits
Self
Lead
Michael L. Blair
Musician
Ralph Carney
Musician
Greg Cohen
Musician
Marc Ribot
Musician
Willie Schwarz
Musician
MK
Miss Keiko
Featured Performer
Gt
Gerty the Monkey
Featured Performer
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chris Blum's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Tom Waits: Big Time is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
