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7/10Decent enough mystery-thriller-romance features good performances from Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin. It is on the predictable side but still entertaining enough. **3.5/5**
Reviewed on May 16, 2023
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.
6.2(220)1h 42m1986-11-27
DramaActionCrimeMystery
The Big Easy Synopsis
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.
The Big Easy (1986) is a drama, action, crime and mystery film directed by Jim McBride, released on November 27, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty and John Goodman. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 220 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim McBride
- Writers:
- Daniel Petrie Jr.
- Producers:
- Stephen J. Friedman
- Cinematographer:
- Affonso Beato
- Composer:
- Brad Fiedel
- Production:
- Kings Road Entertainment
- Budget:
- $8,500,000
- Revenue:
- $17,685,307
- Status:
- Released
The Big Easy (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Big Easy before you stream it.
The Big Easy Cast & Crew
Main 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
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
Key crew
Directed by Jim McBride, written by Daniel Petrie Jr., produced by Stephen J. Friedman.
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The Big Easy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 220 ratings.
Wuchak
6/10**_Good ol’ boys on the take in New Orleans with Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin_** A new DA assistant (Barkin) arrives in town and zeroes-in on corruption in the force. While the head detective (Quaid) cozies up to her, they try to solve a curious mob-oriented slaying. Ned Beatty, John Goodman, Lisa Jane Persky and Ebbe Roe Smith are on hand as members in the agency. "The Big Easy" (1987) has the office camaraderie…
Reviewed on December 2, 2024
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The Big Easy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Easy online?
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The Big Easy (1986) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Big Easy?
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The main cast of The Big Easy (1986) includes Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman and Lisa Jane Persky. The film was directed by Jim McBride. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Easy released?
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The Big Easy was released on November 27, 1986 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Big Easy worth watching?
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The Big Easy (1986) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 220 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Big Easy?
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Yes. The official The Big Easy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.