Cherry Jones, born in 1956, is an American actress known for her powerful performances across stage and screen. In The Big Town (1987), she delivers a compelling portrayal that aligns with her reputation for dynamic roles. Having begun her career in theatre, she became a founding member of the American Repertory Theatre in 1980, later transitioning to film and television. Jones's accolades include multiple Tony Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards, underscoring her significant contributions to the arts.
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.
