The Big Easy (1987)

"A cop and a lady lawyer caught in an explosive truth of police corruption."Movie

Audience Score

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The Big Easy

R 1 hr 42 minAug 21st, 1987Mystery, Action, Crime, Drama

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.

StarringDennis QuaidEllen BarkinNed Beatty

DirectorJim McBride

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as Remy McSwain

as Anne Osborne

as Andre DeSoto

Lisa Jane Persky

Daniel Petrie Jr.

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Mort Engelberg

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Stephen J. Friedman

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Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 21st, 1987

On DVD & Blu-ray:February 2nd, 1999 - Buy DVD

Original Language:English

Executive Producers:Mort Engelberg

Production Companies:Kings Road Entertainment

Movie Tags:murder, corruption, investigation, gang, police

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