The Big Easy(1986)
“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.
Director
Jim McBride
Studio
Kings Road Entertainment
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$18M
Cast
Dennis Quaid
as Remy McSwain
Ellen Barkin
as Anne Osborne
Ned Beatty
as Jack Kellom
John Goodman
as Andre DeSoto
Lisa Jane Persky
as McCabe
Ebbe Roe Smith
as Ed Dodge
Tom O'Brien
as Bobby McSwain
Charles Ludlam
as Lamar Parmentel
Grace Zabriskie
as Mama
Marc Lawrence
as Vinnie 'The Cannon' DiMotti
Solomon Burke
as Daddy Mention
Gailard Sartain
as Chef Paul
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
Kings Road Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Easy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Big Easy (1986).
What is The Big Easy about?▼
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.
Who directed The Big Easy?▼
The Big Easy was directed by Jim McBride and released in 1986. It is a drama, action, crime, mystery film.
How long is The Big Easy?▼
The Big Easy has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in The Big Easy?▼
The cast of The Big Easy includes Dennis Quaid as Remy McSwain, Ellen Barkin as Anne Osborne, Ned Beatty as Jack Kellom, John Goodman as Andre DeSoto, Lisa Jane Persky as McCabe and more.
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