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Aug 21, 1987 · Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin star as a cop and a DA who fall in love while investigating a series of gang killings in New Orleans. The film features zydeco music, Cajun accents, and a boat explosion finale.
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- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Jim McBride
- 1987-08-21
Jun 13, 2018 · Learn about the possible origins of the nickname "The Big Easy" for New Orleans, a city with a rich musical heritage, a relaxed attitude and a unique culture. Discover how the term contrasts with "The Big Apple" and how it reflects the city's spirit and lifestyle.
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.
A cop and a DA fall in love while investigating corruption and gang wars in New Orleans. The Big Easy is a 1987 film with a 89% Tomatometer and a 61% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Jim Mcbride
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- Dennis Quaid
Find out who starred in the crime comedy film The Big Easy, directed by Jim McBride and written by Daniel Petrie Jr. and Jack Baran. See the full list of actors, producers, composers, and other crew members on IMDb.
A vice cop and a prosecutor fall in love in New Orleans, a city full of mystery, corruption and music. The Big Easy is a rich and original film with a great cast and a convincing portrait of the city.
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Watch Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin star in this 1987 crime drama set in the Cajun country. They play a cop and a prosecutor who clash and fall in love amid a drug war and police corruption.
