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The Big Easy

1986 · 102 min

A sweaty, seductive neo-noir that mixes steamy romance with police corruption and a slow-building sense of danger.

Tagline
He's got to hide the truth. She'll stop at nothing to find it. But tonight, everything's off the record.
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.

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • corruption
  • crime
  • love
  • betrayal
  • justice
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour4
Realism7
Romance6
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Genres
drama, action, crime, mystery
Directed by
Jim McBride
Written by
Daniel Petrie Jr.
Starring
Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman, Lisa Jane Persky, Ebbe Roe Smith, Tom O'Brien, Charles Ludlam
Music
Brad Fiedel
Cinematography
Affonso Beato
Runtime
102 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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