Big Lebowski (Universal/ Widescreen/ Collector's Edition)

The Big Lebowski (1998) — The Dude Abides

From acclaimed filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen comes a brilliantly offbeat crime comedy about mistaken identity, bowling, kidnapping, and a laid-back Los Angeles slacker who just wants his rug back. With unforgettable characters, endlessly quotable dialogue and a wonderfully strange detective-story plot, The Big Lebowski has become a beloved cult classic.

Detailed Story Synopsis

Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski is a relaxed, bathrobe-wearing bowling enthusiast whose uncomplicated life is interrupted when two thugs break into his apartment, mistake him for a wealthy businessman with the same name and ruin his prized rug. Seeking compensation, the Dude visits the other Jeffrey Lebowski, an imperious millionaire, and soon finds himself tangled in a bizarre kidnapping scheme involving the millionaire's young wife Bunny.

With help—and frequent complications—from his hotheaded bowling partner Walter Sobchak and gentle friend Donny, the Dude becomes an unlikely private investigator. His search leads him to avant-garde artist Maude Lebowski, eccentric criminals, a gang of German nihilists, a mysterious pornographer and a host of oddball Los Angeles characters. As ransom money goes missing and competing stories collide, the Dude struggles to piece together what really happened, all while hoping to make it back to the bowling alley in one piece.

Cast & Characters

• Jeff Bridges — Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski
• John Goodman — Walter Sobchak
• Julianne Moore — Maude Lebowski
• Steve Buscemi — Theodore Donald “Donny” Kerabatsos
• David Huddleston — Jeffrey “The Big” Lebowski
• Philip Seymour Hoffman — Brandt
• Tara Reid — Bunny Lebowski
• John Turturro — Jesus Quintana
• Sam Elliott — The Stranger
• Ben Gazzara — Jackie Treehorn
• Peter Stormare — Uli Kunkel / Karl Hungus
• Flea — Nihilist
• Torsten Voges — Franz
• Jimmie Dale Gilmore — Smokey
• Jon Polito — Da Fino
• David Thewlis — Knox Harrington
• Jack Kehler — Marty
• Leon Russom — Malibu Police Chief

Film Information

Writer / Producer: Joel and Ethan Coen

Studio: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment / Working Title Films; DVD distribution by Universal

Rating: R

Runtime: Approximately 117 minutes

Language: English

Cinematography: Roger Deakins

Edition Details

Format: DVD

Edition: Universal Widescreen Collector's Edition

Condition: Used

Collector's Edition presentation of the film. Consult the case for exact special features, language options and disc contents.