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 ...
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| 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 |
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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
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A small town sheriff. A big city murderer. See more »Parents Guide:
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Written by Michael E. Satrazemis (as Michael Satrazemis), Carsten H.W. Lorenz (as Carsten Lorenz) and David Bergeaud
Performed by Dexibel
Courtesy of Sinequanon Music BMI
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Cindy Ingraham who is listed in the credits as "Additional Props" also has the byline on the newspaper article announcing that Judge Pendergast has resigned in the sex scandal. See more »Goofs
On the way to New Orleans the camera is visible in the window of Darl's truck. See more »Quotes
Sheriff Darl Hardwick: I'm beginnin' to think I liked you a lot better when you used to smoke all that reefer and we'd fuck in your Pinto.See more »
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Credits at the beginning of the film use full names for the following people: Audrey Marie Anderson, Marcus Lyle Brown, Bradley Harrison Picklesimer. This differs from the closing credits, which use Audrey Anderson, Marcus Brown, and Bradley Picklesimer. Bradley Picklesimer is mis-credited in both the opening and closing credits and her last name should read Picklesheimer. See more »Soundtracks
Lion's DenWritten by Michael E. Satrazemis (as Michael Satrazemis), Carsten H.W. Lorenz (as Carsten Lorenz) and David Bergeaud
Performed by Dexibel
Courtesy of Sinequanon Music BMI
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This film is a solid bit of detective fiction with a Cajun noir flavor to it. Lots of shady characters trying to manipulate folks in order to keep sleazy secrets hidden get in the way of a sometimes earnest but morally mixed-up Louisiana sheriff.
If you like Raymond Chandler's stories, this should prove pleasing. Yes, the film is paced slowly, but as the sheriff in hot water finally realizes the only way to regain his honor (and perhaps his job) is by solving the case, the action picks up. Billy Bob Thornton gives another perfect performance, and Patricia Arquette is stronger than ever. Very nice directorial touches balance storytelling and artistry very well.
A good evening's entertainment.