The Big Easy (1986)

Directed by

Jim McBride

Genre

drama film, action film, crime film, neo-noir

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 42m

Rated

R

Rating

6.2 of 10 from 213 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A New Orleans police detective and a federal prosecutor clash over the investigation of a murder case. They become romantically involved as they navigate the corruption and intrigue of the city.

romantictensestylizedsultryfast-pacedsuspensefulglamorousgritty

What happens

The Big Easy is a 1986 American neo-noir romantic thriller film directed by Jim McBride and written by Daniel Petrie Jr. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, John Goodman, and Ned Beatty. The film was both set and shot on location in New Orleans, Louisiana. The film was later adapted for a television series for two seasons on the USA Network (1996–1997). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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