The Big Bounce (2004) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
George Armitage directs this big-screen adaptation of Elmore Leonard's The Big Bounce. Jack Ryan (Owen Wilson) is an occasional thief who tends to a judge (Morgan Freeman). A woman involved with Ray Ritchie (Gary Sinese), a real estate developer of questionable ethics, seduces Jack. Ritchie and the judge are old enemies, complicating Jack's moral dilemma when the girls asks Jack to help her double-cross Ritchie. The book was adapted once before with Ryan O'Neal in the Owen Wilson role. - Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
01/30/2004
DVD Release Date:
07/20/2004
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for sexual content and nudity, violence and language.
Run Time:
89 min.
Distributor(s):
Warner Bros.
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Unlikely Criminals, Dishonor Among Thieves, Cons and Scams
Tone:
Cynical, Easygoing, Madcap, Summery, Wry
Keywords:
con/scam, dishonesty, double-cross, real-estate-agent, scheme
Country of Origin:
USA (01-30-2004)
Language:
English
Version of / Remake of:
Status:
DVD