Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Billy Bob Thornton | ... | Sheriff Darl Hardwick | |
Patricia Arquette | ... | Scarlett | |
William Devane | ... | The Judge | |
Sela Ward | ... | Carla Hardwick | |
Julie Hagerty | ... | Sister Felicia | |
Marcus Lyle Brown | ... | Deputy Jackson | |
Ray McKinnon | ... | Deputy C.B. | |
Tom Bower | ... | Bull Hardwick | |
Audrey Marie Anderson | ... | Teenage Waitress | |
John McConnell | ... | Ornell | |
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J.C. Sealy | ... | Rhonda Hebert (as J.C. Seally) |
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Ron Flagge | ... | Gooch |
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Huey Alexander | ... | Cletus |
Deana Carter | ... | Sherry | |
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Mark Krasnoff | ... | Squeegee |
A sheriff (Thornton) begins an investigation into the death of a local trans individual after hearing that high ranking politicians may have been involved. Although he is homophobic, his investigation causes him to be rejected by others, forcing him to seek help from the people he once despised. Written by Jason Smith and Clavain
Billy Bob Thornton plays Darl, a homophobic sheriff in Louisiana who finds himself trying to solve the murder of a trans-gender lingerie model named Mona. Mona is survived by his / her wife Scarlett, played by Patricia Arqueutte. At first, Darl is apathetic and indifferent about the case, allowing his prejudices to cloud is professional duties. Complication matters is the fact that the office of sheriff is up for re-election, and the Mayor has decided to run another candidate for the job, unseating Darl as he had done to Darl's father years before. The movie has an excellent plot, and benefits from strong performances from William Devane (who plays the Mayor) and of course from Thornton himself.
Badge is more than just a who-dunnit. It is also a glimpse into a part of our society that many people never see. Don't miss "The Badge". 8/10