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The Big Easy

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

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.

19861h 42mRDrama, Action, Crime, Mystery

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About The Big Easy

Directors
Jim McBride
Cast
Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman, Lisa Jane Persky, Ebbe Roe Smith
Genres
Drama, Action, Crime, Mystery
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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