Decent 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**
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.
Top Cast
Dennis Quaid
Remy McSwain
Ellen Barkin
Anne Osborne
Ned Beatty
Jack Kellom
John Goodman
Andre DeSoto
Lisa Jane Persky
McCabe
Ebbe Roe Smith
Ed Dodge
Tom O'Brien
Bobby McSwain
Charles Ludlam
Lamar Parmentel
Grace Zabriskie
Mama
Marc Lawrence
Vinnie 'The Cannon' DiMotti
Solomon Burke
Daddy Mention
Gailard Sartain
Chef Paul
Jim Chimento
Freddie Angelo
Edward Saint Pe'
Patrolman
Robert Lesser
'Silky' Foster
Jim Garrison
Judge #2
Reviews
**_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…
FAQ about The Big Easy
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.
When was The Big Easy released?
The Big Easy was released in 1986.
What genres does The Big Easy belong to?
The Big Easy is categorised as Drama, Action, Crime, Mystery.
Who stars in The Big Easy?
The cast of The Big Easy includes Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman, Lisa Jane Persky.