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21 August 1987 (USA) moreTagline:
Between them lies the fate of the state of New Orleans morePlot:
Set in New Orleans. Remy McSwain, lieutenant in Homicide finds that he has two problems, the first of a series of gang killings and Ann Osborne... more | add synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Streep Nom #7-8: The Abundant Riches of 1987-88 (From FilmExperience. 5 July 2009, 3:00 PM, PDT)
Dennis Quaid
(From The AV Club. 6 October 2008, 9:01 PM, PDT)
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I love this movie! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Dennis Quaid | ... | Det. Remy McSwain | |
| Ellen Barkin | ... | Anne Osborne | |
| Ned Beatty | ... | Jack Kellom | |
| John Goodman | ... | Det. 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 St. Pe | ... | Patrolman | |
| Robert Lesser | ... | 'Silky' Foster |
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102 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
StereoCertification:
Canada:14+ (Ontario) | Netherlands:12 | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Norway:15 (DVD rating) | Norway:16 (original rating) | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:16 | Iceland:16Filming Locations:
Antoine's Restaurant - 713 St. Louis Street, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA moreFun Stuff
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Both Ellen Barkin and Dennis Quaid consider this the favorite of all the films they've made. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Remy is getting dressed before going to the Storyville Triple Murder scene, he has his shirt, tie and jacket on when he asks if she's sure that he should come back, while standing at the foot of the bed. In the next shot, he is in the doorway with his shirt on but completely unbuttoned, and his jacket and tie over his arm. moreSoundtrack:
BUCK'S NOUVELLE JOLE BLON moreFAQ
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Cheerful, mildly corrupt New Orleans detective Remy McSwain (Dennis Quaid) butts heads with uptight prosecutor Anne Osbourne (Ellen Barkin) while they both get involved in the case of two warring criminal families. Even though they have conflicting views of the law, they can't ignore the passion that they develop for each other.
Stylish, steamy, sexy, suspenseful (how's that for alliteration?) thriller with an irresistible cast (Quaid is charm personified) and some really great New Orleans flavor...the Cajun music is non-stop and helps immensely. This is a film that I watched a couple of times many years ago and while I watched it tonight it all came back to me. Even back then, I guess I recognized a good film when I saw one.
The impressive supporting cast includes John Goodman, Lisa Jane Persky (who did some other films for director Jim McBride), Charles Ludlam, Grace Zabriskie, Solomon Burke, Gailard Sartain, Marc Lawrence, and Judge Jim Garrison (whose story was told in the movie "JFK") as himself.
For me, it works on every level. If there are flaws to be found in this film, I didn't notice them.
10/10