Diego Matamoros, an actor known for his compelling performances, appears in The Big Town (1987), a film that delves into the gritty realities of ambition and crime. Set against the backdrop of a bustling city, Matamoros embodies the complexities of characters navigating the murky waters of their desires. His role contributes to the film's exploration of the darker aspects of human nature, making it a notable entry in the realm of cult cinema. Matamoros's work in The Big Town highlights the rich tapestry of stories that define the genre.
The Big Town
In 1957, J. C. Cullen is a small-town crapshooter who heads to Chicago, Illinois, to seek his fortune. There he becomes the pawn of two high-rolling professional gamblers, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. He later gets mixed-up in a revenge scheme cooked up by Lorry Dane, the embittered stripper wife of strip-joint owner George Cole. Before he knows what's happened, Cullen is embroiled in two torrid romances: one with Dane and the other with nice girl Aggie Donaldson. He also nearly loses his life by ending up in the middle of a deadly feud between Edwards, Cole, and Phil Carpenter, the man Mr. Edwards accuses of causing him to lose his eyesight.
