Andres Gomez
5/10Tommy Lee Jones performance is superb and the Southern US atmosphere is really genuine but the story is just made overcomplicated and disappointing.
Reviewed on June 16, 2014
In the Electric Mist(2009)
NO ONE CAN ESCAPE THE SINS OF THE PAST
6.1(477)1h 57m2009-04-15
ThrillerDramaCrimeMystery
In the Electric Mist Synopsis
Lt. Dave Robicheaux, a detective in New Iberia, Louisiana, is trying to link the murder of a local hooker to New Orleans mobster Julie 'Baby Feet' Balboni, who is co-producer of a Civil War film. When the star of the film, Elrod Sykes, reports finding another corpse in the Atchafalaya Swamp near the movie set, Robicheaux starts another investigation, believing the corpse to be the remains of a black man whose murder he witnessed 35 years earlier.
In the Electric Mist (2009) is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, released on April 15, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Tommy Lee Jones, John Goodman, Peter Sarsgaard and Mary Steenburgen. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 477 ratings.
- Director:
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Writers:
- Jerzy Kromolowski, Mary Olson-Kromolowski, James Lee Burke
- Producers:
- Frédéric Bourboulon, Michael Fitzgerald, Deborah Dobson Bach
- Cinematographer:
- Bruno de Keyzer
- Composer:
- Marco Beltrami
- Production:
- Little Bear, Ithaca Pictures, TF1 International
- Status:
- Released
In the Electric Mist (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for In the Electric Mist before you stream it.
In the Electric Mist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tommy Lee Jones
as Dave Robicheaux
John Goodman
as Julie 'Baby Feet' Balboni
Peter Sarsgaard
as Elrod Sykes
Mary Steenburgen
as Bootsie Robicheaux
Kelly Macdonald
as Kelly Drummond
Justina Machado
as Rosie Gomez
Ned Beatty
as Twinky LeMoyne
James Gammon
as Ben Hebert
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Lou Girard
Levon Helm
as General John Bell Hood
Buddy Guy
as Sam 'Hogman' Patin
Julio Cesar Cedillo
as Cholo Manelli
Key crew
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier, written by Jerzy Kromolowski, Mary Olson-Kromolowski and James Lee Burke, produced by Frédéric Bourboulon, Michael Fitzgerald and Deborah Dobson Bach.
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In the Electric Mist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 477 ratings.
Kenneth Axel Carlsson
7.5/10A woman is found murdered in the swamp somewhere in the south. A brutal murder, quite possibly a serial killer. A policeman is investigating, and while he does that, another body is found, but this one nothing but bones. This guy (a black guy) was killed 40 years ago, and the policeman suddenly remembers that he saw this murder happening when he was a kid. There doesn't seem to be any sort of connection between the…
Reviewed on December 31, 2014
Wuchak
6/10**_Tommy Lee Jones as a tough sleuth in the bayous of the Deep South_** A no-nonsense detective in the heart of Louisiana (Jones) tries to stay away from alcohol as he investigates the murder of a young prostitute, as well as a murder from the mid-60s of a black man in the swamp. John Goodman, Peter Sarsgaard, Mary Steenburgen and Ned Beatty appear in secondary roles. Based on the 1993 book, “In the Electric Mist”…
Reviewed on October 5, 2023
CinemaSerf
6/10The problem from the outset of this film is that it is far too convoluted. That is a shame because Tommy Lee Jones as "Lt. Robicheaux" is on really good form. This adaptation of James Lee Burke's book needed a much more aggressive perspective in adapting the story to keep it taut to watch. This story sees him investigating the murder of a local prostitute who is tied up (not literally!) with local mobster "Baby…
Reviewed on November 27, 2024
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In the Electric Mist – Frequently Asked Questions
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In the Electric Mist (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in In the Electric Mist?
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The main cast of In the Electric Mist (2009) includes Tommy Lee Jones, John Goodman, Peter Sarsgaard, Mary Steenburgen and Kelly Macdonald. The film was directed by Bertrand Tavernier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Electric Mist released?
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In the Electric Mist was released on April 15, 2009 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is In the Electric Mist worth watching?
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In the Electric Mist (2009) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 477 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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