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The Big Easy is a 1986 American neo-noir [3] 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. [1]
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
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.
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
Jan 15, 2014 · The city's official name comes from the city of Orleans, in France, itself named after Phillippe Duc D'Orleans. But as for the nickname—well, it's not an "easy" question to answer....
Jul 19, 2021 · Theatrical trailer of "The Big Easy" by Jim McBride. Starring Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman, Lisa Jane Persky, Ebbe Roe Smith, Tom O#B...
- 2 min
- 14.5K
- Trailer World
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Sep 10, 2012 · Crusading Assistant DA Anne Osborne (Barkin) soon locks horns with him in and out of bed, but it takes a multiple murder and heroin scam to make him face up to his own corruption.
