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The Big Easy streaming

1986 Movie United States Action, Mystery, Drama, Comedy, Crime 102 min Ages 16+
By: Jim McBride With: Dennis Quaid, Tom O'Brien, Ned Beatty, Ellen Barkin, Ebbe Roe Smith

Set in New Orleans. Remy McSwain, lieutenant in Homicide finds that he has two problems, the first of a series of gang killings and Ann Osborne, a beautiful attorney from the D.A.'s police corruption task force in his office. He begins a relationship with her as the killings continue only to have charges filed against him for accepting bribes as he stumbles on a police corruption Sting. While this is happening, the criminals insist that none of the crime gangs are behind the killings.

Filmium rating
68%

Festival Achievements

Rotterdam International Film Festival 1987
Selections:
IFFR Selection

Mood

Atmospheric
Romantic
Suspenseful
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Jim McBride
Daniel Petrie Jr.
Jack Baran
Lisa Jane Persky
Tom O'Brien
Ellen Barkin
John Goodman
Ebbe Roe Smith
Dennis Quaid
Ned Beatty

Adaptation

Tv Series

Cinematic Technique

Aerial Shots
Character-Driven
Immersive
Location Shooting
Location-Shooting
Soundtrack Integration

Film Movements

Neo-Noir

Narrative Structure

Crime Investigation
Linear
Romantic Subplot

Pace

Dynamic
Engaging
Moderate
Moderate-Paced
Thriller Pacing

Soundtrack

Gospel
R&B
Zydeco

Style

Atmospheric
Cinematic
Neo-Noir
Stylized

Time-Period

1980S

Central Conflict

Drug Trafficking
Murder Cover-Up
Police Corruption

Characters

Corrupt Officers
Detectives
District Attorney
Mobster
Police Lieutenant

Ending

Ambiguous
Escape
Romantic Wedding

Historical Context

1980S
Crime Drama Era

Key Plot Points

Fire Explosion
Investigation
Moral Dilemma
Romance
Shootout

Plot

Corruption
Crime
Drug Smuggling
Fire And Explosion
Murder Investigation
New Orleans Setting
Police Corruption
Romantic Conflict
Romantic Relationship

Setting

Bayou
French Quarter
New Orleans
Urban

Shooting Location

Antoine'S
French Quarter
New Orleans Locations
Tipitina'S

Theme

Corruption
Justice
Justice Vs. Personal Feelings
Love And Corruption
Moral Ambiguity
Romance

Genre

Crime
Crime Drama
Neo-Noir
Romantic
Romantic Thriller
Thriller

Audiences

Adults
Crime Genre Enthusiasts
Romance Fans
Thriller Enthusiasts
Thriller Fans

Titles

Big Easy : Le Flic de mon cœur
Big Easy, The (1986)
Der große Leichtsinn - The Big Easy
Könnyed élet
The Big Easy

Awards

Best Actor - Dennis Quaid
Best Foreign Actress - Ellen Barkin

Box Office Success

$17.7 Million
Moderate Gross

Critical Reception

89% Rotten Tomatoes
Favorable Metacritic
Positive Reviews

Festivals

Cognac Festival
Sundance

Popularity

Cult Following
Noted For Atmosphere

Ratings

B Cinemascore

Reception

Audience Appreciation
Critical Acclaim
Film Festival Awards
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1986
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