A concert film featuring 14 songs from Tom Waits's albums, filmed in Los Angeles and San Francisco, was released in 1988.
“The concert was "the best live performance of the year." The movie is BIG TIME.”
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A concert film featuring 14 songs from Tom Waits's albums, filmed in Los Angeles and San Francisco, was released in 1988.
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Tom Waits performs in a vibrant setting, blending music and theatricality in "Big Time." Filmed in Los Angeles and San Francisco, the 1988 concert film features songs from his albums "Swordfishtrombones," "Rain Dogs," and "Franks Wild Years." Musicians Michael L. Blair, Ralph Carney, and Marc Ribot accompany Waits as he delivers tracks like "Way Down in the Hole" and "Cold, Cold Ground." The film, which has no known 35mm prints until an archival version surfaced in the late 2010s, presents a unique take on live performance.
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Why Watch
- See Tom Waits perform 17 unique songs.
- Find out why critics called it a 'freak show.'
- Meet the musicians who collaborated with Waits.
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- Filming took place in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California.
- No known 35mm prints existed until an archival one appeared in the late 2010s.
- The film features 17 songs performed by Tom Waits and his band.
- Big Time was released on VHS in Japan, UK, and Yugoslavia, but only on VHS in North America.
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Who directed the film Big Time?
Big Time was directed by Chris Blum.
What songs are featured in Big Time?
Songs featured in Big Time include 'Frank's Wild Years', 'Way Down in the Hole', and 'Cold, Cold Ground'.
When was Big Time made available for streaming?
Big Time was made available for streaming on Amazon Prime on September 1, 2020.
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