The Big Easy (1987)

  • R
  • 08/21/1987 (US)
  • Drama, Action, Crime, Mystery
  • 1h 42m

A cop and a lady lawyer caught in an explosive truth of police corruption.

Overview

Remy McSwain is a New Orleans police lieutenant who investigates the murder of a local mobster. His investigation leads him to suspect that fellow members of the police force may be involved.

Jim McBride

Director

Daniel Petrie Jr.

Screenplay

Cast

Dennis Quaid's headshot

Dennis Quaid

Remy McSwain
Ellen Barkin's headshot

Ellen Barkin

Anne Osborne
Ned Beatty's headshot

Ned Beatty

Jack Kellom
John Goodman's headshot

John Goodman

Andre DeSoto
Lisa Jane Persky's headshot

Lisa Jane Persky

McCabe
Ebbe Roe Smith's headshot

Ebbe Roe Smith

Ed Dodge
Tom O'Brien's headshot

Tom O'Brien

Bobby McSwain
Charles Ludlam's headshot

Charles Ludlam

Lamar Parmentel

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