Desc: The Big Brass Ring: Directed by George Hickenlooper. With William Hurt, Nigel Hawthorne, Miranda Richardson, Irène Jacob. Blake Pellarin is on the campaign trail to become Governor of the state of Missouri. During his stop in St. Louis, a chance encounter brings his past roaring back to haunt him. Will the truth ruin his chances to be elected, or will he land the "Big Brass Ring"?