DeNiro 's interest in the film validated the project for Marshall . The movie ` ` Big '' was released in 1973 and remains a classic . Robert DeNiro was originally cast in the Tom Cruise role . ` ` Big '' went on to receive Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay .
The movie ` ` Big '' was released in 1973 and remains a classic . Robert DeNiro was originally cast in the Tom Cruise role . ` ` Big '' went on to receive Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay .