The Big Easy Movie Review 1987

A terrific thriller. Slick New Orleans detective Remy McSwain (Quaid, oozing charm and a cornball accent) uncovers a heroin-based mob war while romancing uptight assistant DA Anne Osborne (Barkin, all banked fire) who's investigating corruption on the police force. An easy, Cajun-flavored mystery, a fast-moving action-comedy, a very sexy romance, and a serious exploration of the dynamics of corruption.

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Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 101 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Mystery & Suspense, Contemporary Noir, Cops, Torrid Love Scenes, American South, New Orleans

Screenplay

Daniel Petrie

Cast

Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman, Ebbe Roe Smith, Charles Ludlam, Lisa Jane Persky, Tom O'Brien, Grace Zabriskie, Marc Lawrence

Cinematography

Alfonso Beato

Director

Jim McBride

Music

Brad Fiedel

Producer

New Century, Vista

Awards

Ind. Spirit 1988: Actor (Quaid).