The Big Chill is a 1983 American
comedy-drama film directed by
Lawrence Kasdan, starring
Tom Berenger,
Glenn Close,
Jeff Goldblum,
William Hurt,
Kevin Kline,
Mary Kay Place,
Meg Tilly, and
JoBeth Williams. The plot focuses on a group of
baby boomer college friends who reunite after 15 years when one of their old comrades, Alex, commits
suicide without warning.
Kevin Costner was cast as Alex, but all scenes showing his face were cut.