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The Big Easy (1986)
Released By: HBO Video   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: HBO Video
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Jim McBride
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Ebbe Roe Smith, Ellen Barkin, John Goodman, Lisa Jane Persky, Ned Beatty
Published ID: 591
UPC: 031398700234,
Plot: A film that captures the steamy, colorful essence of New Orleans, this crime thriller tells the romantic story of a classy detective whose investigation of a gangland murder lands him in trouble with the city's new District Attorney, a woman with a rigid penchant for following the letter of the law. Despite their differences, the two manage to work together and eventually fall in love. Unfortunately all of this leads them to have to fight for their lives when their investigation into the case and the corruption surrounding it gets them bumped up to the top of a hit man's list. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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Great movie
Added 9/3/2009

A mystery set in New Orleans -- with Cajun music, sexy love scenes, and a great cast. This movie manages to be fun and suspenseful at the same time.

Remy McSwain is a New Orleans police lieutenant (played with a grin by Dennis Quaid), and Ann Osbourne is a district attorney. She's come to New Orleans to investigate police corruption. He takes her out on the town, and when he scores a free meal at a restaurant, she berates him for taking advantage of police "perks". McSwain says perks are part of the job, and he refuses to believe the police are corrupt. "You investigate cops for a living? We're the good guys, Ann!" Despite their differences, he flirts outrageously with her, and soon they're romantically involved.

In the meantime, a gruesome series of murders are piling up in New Orleans. Two witnesses claim to have seen an unmarked police car leaving the scene of a homicide. At first McSwain doesn't believe the police could be suspects, no matter what Ann says. He thinks the murders are part of a gang war. Yet as the violence escalates, he realizes there might be killers in his squad.

Dennis Quaid has terrific chemistry with Ellen Barkin (who plays the district attorney). The movie evokes New Orleans, it works as a romance, and it works as a thriller, too.

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the big easy
Added 5/28/2009


It's a great movie. I received it very fast and I am well satisfied. Thank you very much.



peggy kemmer

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Odd wide screen cut
Added 4/17/2009

FYI: Tho this is labled as widescreen, it does not capture the film shown in the theater. It lops off the top and bottom of the film and provides a TV screen type close up of the action.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
THE BIG EASY
Added 3/16/2009


THIS MOVIE IS VERY GOOD, KEPT MY ATTENTION RIGHT UP UNTIL THE END

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Sex in the City
Added 3/9/2009

With these stars and N'awlins as a backdrop, what isn't to like? Quaid's accent is a bit suspect, but the music is great and the story keeps you involved from end to end.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great movie
Added 9/3/2009

A mystery set in New Orleans -- with Cajun music, sexy love scenes, and a great cast. This movie manages to be fun and suspenseful at the same time.

Remy McSwain is a New Orleans police lieutenant (played with a grin by Dennis Quaid), and Ann Osbourne is a district attorney. She's come to New Orleans to investigate police corruption. He takes her out on the town, and when he scores a free meal at a restaurant, she berates him for taking advantage of police "perks". McSwain says perks are part of the job, and he refuses to believe the police are corrupt. "You investigate cops for a living? We're the good guys, Ann!" Despite their differences, he flirts outrageously with her, and soon they're romantically involved.

In the meantime, a gruesome series of murders are piling up in New Orleans. Two witnesses claim to have seen an unmarked police car leaving the scene of a homicide. At first McSwain doesn't believe the police could be suspects, no matter what Ann says. He thinks the murders are part of a gang war. Yet as the violence escalates, he realizes there might be killers in his squad.

Dennis Quaid has terrific chemistry with Ellen Barkin (who plays the district attorney). The movie evokes New Orleans, it works as a romance, and it works as a thriller, too.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
the big easy
Added 5/28/2009


It's a great movie. I received it very fast and I am well satisfied. Thank you very much.



peggy kemmer

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Odd wide screen cut
Added 4/17/2009

FYI: Tho this is labled as widescreen, it does not capture the film shown in the theater. It lops off the top and bottom of the film and provides a TV screen type close up of the action.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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