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The Big Chill

1983·105 min

The Big Chill

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan

ComedyDrama

Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.

Cast

Sam Weber

Sarah Cooper

Michael Gold

Nick Carlton

Crew

Michael Shamberg

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Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

Barbara Benedek

Writer

Lawrence Kasdan

Writer

Original Music Composer

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The Big Chill (1983) is about seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.

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Lawrence Kasdan directed The Big Chill (1983).

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