Drama ·Action ·Crime ·Mystery · United States of America · 1986 · 1h 42m

The Big Easy

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Director
Jim McBride
Cast
Dennis Quaid as Remy McSwain Ellen Barkin as Anne Osborne Ned Beatty as Jack Kellom John Goodman as Andre DeSoto Lisa Jane Persky as McCabe Ebbe Roe Smith as Ed Dodge
Crew
Affonso Beato — Director of Photography Mia Goldman — Editor Brad Fiedel — Original Music Composer Daniel Petrie Jr. — Screenplay Stephen J. Friedman — Producer Jeannine Oppewall — Production Design
Tagline

He's got to hide the truth. She'll stop at nothing to find it. But tonight, everything's off the record.

Synopsis

Remy McSwain is a New Orleans police lieutenant who investigates the murder of a local mobster. His investigation leads him to suspect that fellow members of the police force may be involved.

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Mood & Themes
corruptionpolicenew orleans, louisianainvestigationmurdergangpolice corruption
Key Collaborators
Jim McBride Director Affonso Beato Director of Photography Mia Goldman Editor Brad Fiedel Original Music Composer Daniel Petrie Jr. Screenplay Stephen J. Friedman Producer Jeannine Oppewall Production Design Tracy Tynan Costume Design
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