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Big Bad Love is a 2001 film directed by Arliss Howard, who co-wrote the script with his brother, James Howard, based on a collection of short stories of the same name by Larry Brown. The story recounts an episode in the life of an alcoholic Vietnam veteran and struggling writer named Leon Barlow, who is played by Arliss Howard, and his wife, played by Howard's wife Debra Winger. The soundtrack includes music by Tom Verlaine, the Kronos Quartet, and R. L. Burnside.
Original Release
10/11/2001
US Release
10/11/2001
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Arliss Howard | Barlow |
| Debra Winger | Marilyn |
| Paul Le Mat | Monroe |
| Rosanna Arquette | Velma |
| Angie Dickinson | Mrs. Barlow |
| Michael Parks | Mr. Aaron |
| Alex Van | Deputy |
| Zachary Moody | Alan |
| Olivia Kersey | Alisha |
| Kevin Mitchell | Twin #1 |
Directors
Writers
Arliss Howard, Larry Brown, Jim Howard
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Arliss Howard | Barlow |
| Debra Winger | Marilyn |
| Paul Le Mat | Monroe |
| Rosanna Arquette | Velma |
| Angie Dickinson | Mrs. Barlow |
| Michael Parks | Mr. Aaron |
| Alex Van | Deputy |
| Zachary Moody | Alan |
| Olivia Kersey | Alisha |
| Kevin Mitchell | Twin #1 |
| Matt Mitchell | Twin #2 |
| Sue Peavey | Cindy |
| Michael Williamson | Young Barlow |
| Coleman Barks | Minister |
| Gloria Jackson Winters | Mrs. Shepard |
| Kenneth Carter | Nurse |
| Melody Wilson | Young Mrs. Barlow |
| Preston Duke | Farmer |
| Jacob McAnally | Farmer's Son |
| Ian McAnally | Farmer's Son |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Debra Winger | Executive Producer |
| Arliss Howard | Executive Producer |
| Barry Navidi | Executive Producer |
| Manfred Wilde | Executive Producer |
| Bob Johnston | Producer |
| Debra Winger | Producer |
