Born in 1946, Tommy Lee Jones has carved a niche in the world of cult cinema with his compelling performances. In Jackson County Jail (1976), he portrays a man caught in a harrowing situation, showcasing his ability to embody complex characters. His role in The Big Town (1987) further solidified his status as a versatile actor, navigating the gritty underbelly of the gambling world. Additionally, in Gotham (1988), he brings a unique intensity to the film, contributing to its exploration of crime and morality in a dark urban landscape.
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.
