Main Cast: Rob Schneider, David Carradine, Salvator Xuereb, Buddy Lewis, Scott Wilson
Release Year: 2008
Country: US
Run Time: 109 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Plot
Deuce Bigalow star Rob Schneider writes and stars in this comedy about a nerdy con man whose swindling ways ultimately land him a stiff prison sentence. Terrified at the prospect of being raped while serving time, the diminutive convict-to-be enlists the aid of a respected kung-fu expert in teaching him how to properly defend himself. Once inside, however, he finds his kung-fu serving as a catalyst for peace between the many warring factions. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Blake Andelin Blake - Art Director, Rob Schneider - Director, Richard Halsey - Editor, Greg Babor - Editor, Steven Paul - Executive Producer, Ash R. Shah - Executive Producer, Benedict Carver - Executive Producer, Richard Middleton - Line Producer, John Debney - Composer (Music Score), John Hunter - Composer (Music Score), Blake Andelin Blake - Production Designer, Victor Hammer - Cinematographer, Rob Schneider - Producer, Mark A.Z. Dippé - Producer, John Schneider - Producer, Timothy Wayne Peternel - Producer, David Hillary - Producer, Josh Lieb - Screenwriter, Daniel Diamond - Co-Executive Producer, Eric M. Breiman - Supervising Producer
Big Stan is an American comedy film directed by and starring Rob Schneider. Although released in some overseas markets during the fall of 2008, it was released straight to DVD in the U.S. on March 24, 2009. It debuted at number 17 on the DVD rental charts of March 23 - 30, 2009. On the radio show Loveline, Schneider stated that this film will be an "anti-man-raping" film — referring to prison rape.[3]
A real estate con artist named Stan Minton (Rob Schneider) panics when he learns that he's going to prison for fraud. Stan's fear of jailhouse rape leads him to hire the mysterious guru known as "The Master" (David Carradine) who helps transform him into a creative martial-arts expert. After his incarceration, Stan uses his newfound skills to intimidate his fellow prisoners and prevents the prisoners from hitting each other or raping each other. He gains their respect, and eventually becomes their leader, bringing peace and harmony to the prison yard. But the corrupt warden has an elaborate plan that could help him profit by turning the prison into a war zone, forcing its closure, and selling off the property as valuable real estate. Stan is the only thing standing in the way.
The film was shot in six weeks, beginning in Los Angeles, and ending in Stockton, California. Shooting on the set began as early as 6:00 am and ended as late as 4:00 am.
Prison scenes were shot at a closed women's prison in Stockton.
During the filming, temperatures in the Stockton area hit record highs of 115 degrees. Stockton became so hot during the shoot that Schneider provided unlimited bottled water, umbrellas, and medics to apply sunscreen every 3 hours to the cast and crew.
A full size replica cell, constructed of wood and painted gray, was used for some of Schneider's cell scenes.
The warden's office was a facade, built on the rooftop of the prison and situated above a balcony with a large clock on the outer wall.
Schneider occasionally used weights on the set to "buff up" for scenes in the movie.
Melanie Lynskey was originally cast as Stan's ditzy "trophy" wife Mindy, but was later replaced by Jennifer Morrison who co-stars on the TV drama House.
This was Henry Gibson's last film before his death in September, 2009.
Rob Schneider's real life brother-in-law, Matt Farley, plays a guard in the movie.
Robert Moreno, a Lieutenant for the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office renowned for his expertise in sex crimes investigations, appears in the movie as a guard.
Rob Schneider's mother, Pilar, makes an appearance in the movie.
Brandon Molale, former quarterback for the Fresno Bulldogs, appears in the movie as a guard.
