What is the movie The Big Chill about?
What is the movie The Big Chill about?
A once close-knit gang of friends — including an actor (JoBeth Williams), a doctor (Glenn Close) and her husband (Kevin Kline), a Vietnam veteran (William Hurt), and a journalist (Tom Berenger) — meets for a weekend after the funeral of their much-envied friend Alex, who committed suicide. The friends spend the weekend confronting the personal truths, sacrifices and betrayals that have left them disenchanted. Each must contend with unresolved issues they have with Alex, and with one another.
The Big Chill/Film synopsis
Where was the film The Big Chill filmed?
Beaufort
It was filmed in Beaufort, South Carolina….The Big Chill (film)
| The Big Chill | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Lawrence Kasdan Barbara Benedek |
| Produced by | Michael Shamberg |
| Starring | Tom Berenger Glenn Close Jeff Goldblum William Hurt Kevin Kline Mary Kay Place Meg Tilly JoBeth Williams |
| Cinematography | John Bailey |
Why is The Big Chill rated R?
There’s quite a bit of profanity, including “s–t” and “f–k.” Suicide is discussed, and the sewn-up injuries on the victim’s corpse are briefly glimpsed. Snorting cocaine, smoking marijuana, and taking Quaaludes are shown along with drinking wine and beer, mostly with dinner and afterward.
Who was in the casket in the Big Chill?
The actor who appeared briefly as the dead friend during the opening sequence of the movie “The Big Chill” was Kevin Costner. Alex (Costner) commits suicide and his friends reunite after 15 years to attend the funeral.
Who owns The Big Chill House in Beaufort SC?
The 7,400-square-foot waterfront property at 1 Laurens St. had an initial asking price of $4.5 million in 2013. The final sale price came in at $1.76 million, sold to John C. Tashjian, a New York City developer, and Beaufort native, Katie Cunningham.
Who was in the casket in The Big Chill?
