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The Big Brass Ring

IMDb ID: tt0283261 · Rating: 5.1 (87 votes)

Genres: Documentary · Short

George Hickenlooper filmed five pages (two scenes) from Orson Welles' screenplay of "The Big Brass Ring" in 1997 in the hope of attracting interest in the project. The feature film version was released in 1999.

IMDb Details

Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesUnited States: The Big Brass RingRuntime7 minutesIMDb Popularity0User Reviews0Critic Reviews0Countries / RegionsUnited StatesFilming LocationsSanta Monica, California, USAProduction CompaniesShort Cinema JournalIMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0283261/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/02/tt0283261.jpgUpdated At2025-09-20T09:42:33

Stars

Peter Heilrath
George Hickenlooper
Jay Kanzler
Malcolm McDowell
Ivana Milicevic

Directors

George Hickenlooper

Writers

Matt Greenberg
George Hickenlooper
Oja Kodar
Orson Welles

Full Cast & Crew

[Cast Group]
Actor: Peter Heilrath | Character: Kim Mennaker's minion
Actor: George Hickenlooper | Character: Self
Actor: Jay Kanzler | Character: Extra
Actor: Malcolm McDowell | Character: Kim Mennaker
Actor: Ivana Milicevic | Character: Cela Brandini

[Directors Group]
Name: George Hickenlooper | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: Matt Greenberg | Role: Writer
Name: George Hickenlooper | Role: Writer
Name: Oja Kodar | Role: Writer
Name: Orson Welles | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: James T. Volk | Role: Producer

[Music Group]
Name: Greg Ellis | Role: Composer
Name: Steve Stevens | Role: Composer

[Cinematography Group]
Name: Kramer Morgenthau | Role: Cinematographer

[Editing Group]
Name: Jim Makiej | Role: Editor

[Costume Design Group]
Name: Alexandra Welker | Role: Costume Designer

[Transportation Department]
Name: Mike Painter | Role: Transportation Department

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