The Big Man


The Big Man is a 1990 feature film. It stars Liam Neeson as the main protagonist based on Thomas Tallen, the real life miner and bare knuckle boxer the film and book are based on. Also starring Joanne Whalley and Billy Connolly. The film's score was composed by Ennio Morricone. It is based on the novel of the same name by William McIlvanney.

Plot

A Scottish miner becomes unemployed during a union strike. He is unable to support his family and cannot resolve his bitterness about his situation. Desperate for money, he accepts an offer made by a Glasgow gangster to fight in an illegal bare-knuckle boxing match. A long and brutal fight follows.

Production

Filmed at locations in Coalburn, Glasgow and Spain.

Cast