It was Rick Moranis' last on-screen role in a theatrical release, prior to his long hiatus from acting.

Growing up in Hastings, Minnesota in 1970, young David Leary was bullied by Roscoe Bigger, nicknamed "Fang" because of a pointed tooth.

A published author (albeit not a popular one), David jumps at an offer from his old school to teach creative writing for the fall semester.

He meets wacko neighbors Art and Betty Lundstrum and begins rekindling a relationship with his old flame Victoria.

He also encounters the school librarian Mrs. Rumpert who is still waiting for David to return Green Eggs and Ham to the library.

After Ben begins picking on a kid named Kirby, David meets the boy's father Ross Bigger when both are called to the office of Principal Kokelar.

In June 1993, it was the Mark Steven Johnson penned spec script Big Bully had been acquired by Warner Bros. for Lee Rich Productions.

[1] In April 1995, Morgan Creek Entertainment announced the film had begun production starting in February with Tom Arnold and Rick Moranis for the leads.

Arnold tied with Pauly Shore for a 1996 Razzie Award in part for his role in Big Bully as well as for Carpool and The Stupids.