The Big Easy (1987)
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A film that captures the steamy, colorful essence of New Orleans, this crime thriller tells the romantic story of a classy detective whose investigation of a gangland murder lands him in trouble with the city's new District Attorney, a woman with a rigid penchant for following the letter of the law. Despite their differences, the two manage to work together and eventually fall in love. Unfortunately all of this leads them to have to fight for their lives when their investigation into the case and the corruption surrounding it gets them bumped up to the top of a hit man's list. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jim McBride
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
| Digital SD
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Synopsis of The Big Easy
A film that captures the steamy, colorful essence of New Orleans, this crime thriller tells the romantic story of a classy detective whose investigation of a gangland murder lands him in trouble with the city's new District Attorney, a woman with a rigid penchant for following the letter of the law. Despite their differences, the two manage to work together and eventually fall in love. Unfortunately all of this leads them to have to fight for their lives when their investigation into the case and the corruption surrounding it gets them bumped up to the top of a hit man's list. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 100 mins
Complete Cast of The Big Easy
- Dennis Quaid - Remy McSwain
- Ned Beatty - Jack Kellom
- Ebbe Roe Smith - Detective Ed Dodge
- Charles Ludlam - Lamar Parmentel
- Marc Lawrence - Cannon Di Moti
- Jim Garrison - Himself
- Jack David Harris - Waiter
- Gailard Sartain - Chef Paul
- Peter Gabb - Magnet Salesman
- George Dureau - Maitre d'
- Dennis Curren - Cousin Terry
- Dewey Balfa - Uncle Lafayette
- Joy N. Houck, Jr. - Sgt. Guerra
- Ricco Wheat - Rodney
- Irma Thomas - Marcelline
- Edward St. Pe - Patrolman
- Archie Sampier - Forensic #1
- August Krinke - Internal Affairs Cop #1
- Arden M. Jones - Mugger
- Jeff Hollis - Sgt. Duvivier
- Rickey Pierre - 2nd Mugger
- Robert Lesser - "Silky" Foster
- Nik Hagler - Hugh Dowling
- Ellen Barkin - Anne Osborne
- John Goodman - Andre DeSoto
- Lisa Jane Persky - Detective McCabe
- Tom O'Brien - Bobby McSwain
- Solomon Burke - Daddy Mention
- Buddy Quaid - Justin
- David Petitjean - Uncle Sal
- Grace Zabriskie - Mama, Remy's Mother
- Patric Frederick - Lawyer
- David Dahlgren - Uniform Cop
- Steve Broussard - Dewey Piersall
- Cary Alden - Uniform Cop
- Carol Sutton - Judge Raskov
- Lane Trippe - Lawyer
- Gary Sturgis - Car Vandal
- John Schluter - Internal Affairs Cop #2
- Byron Nora - Car Vandal
- Robert Kearney - Desk Sergeant
- Zepherin Hymel - I.A. Cop
- Cheryl Starbuck - Hostess
- Margie O'Dair - Mugged Woman
- Eliott Keener - George Joel
- Jim Chimento - Freddy Angelo
- Director(s):
- Jim McBride
- Writer(s):
- Jim McBride, Gordon Greisman, Jack Baran
- Producer(s):
- Stephen Friedman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Strong Sexual Content, Nudity, Violence, Profanity, Not For Children)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
- 1987 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actor
Warning:
This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at
least 17 years of age.
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