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Aug 21, 1987 · The Big Easy: Directed by Jim McBride. With Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman. A corrupt lieutenant in the homicide division is threatened by the righteous DA while trying to solve a string of mysterious murders.
- (14K)
- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Jim McBride
- 1987-08-21
Jun 13, 2018 · Learn about New Orleans' undisputed nickname and find out why the city is referred to as The Big Easy.
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.
- $17.6 million
- Brad Fiedel
- $8.5 million
- Stephen J. Friedman
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May 16, 2023 · "The Big Easy Hall" in Gretna, Louisiana, is one of the more popular theories for New Orleans' nickname. In 1911, the African American dance club was where legendary cornet player Buddy Bolden occasionally performed, solidifying the region as an emerging and thriving jazz music city.
- 45 sec
Loaded with atmosphere and drenched in the sizzling chemistry between Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin, The Big Easy remains one of the strongest -- and steamiest -- thrillers of the 1980s.
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- Jim Mcbride
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- Dennis Quaid
The heroes of the film are two law enforcement officials: Remy ( Dennis Quaid ), a vice cop, and Anne ( Ellen Barkin ), a special prosecutor for the D.A. They meet over the dead body of a Mafia functionary, and of course they immediately are attracted to each other. So far, no surprises.
