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Bad Country

  • 20142014
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  • 1h 35m
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5.8/10
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Bad Country (2014)
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In 1980s Louisiana a police detective arrests a contract killer. To be with his wife and newborn, he becomes an informant and assists in taking down the crime ring boss etc. FBI, blood and r... Read allIn 1980s Louisiana a police detective arrests a contract killer. To be with his wife and newborn, he becomes an informant and assists in taking down the crime ring boss etc. FBI, blood and revenge follows.In 1980s Louisiana a police detective arrests a contract killer. To be with his wife and newborn, he becomes an informant and assists in taking down the crime ring boss etc. FBI, blood and revenge follows.
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  • Director
    • Chris Brinker
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Hirschbein(screenplay by)
    • Mike Barnett(story by)
    • Don 'Bud' Connor(story by)
  • Stars
    • Matt Dillon
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Neal McDonough
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  • Director
    • Chris Brinker
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Hirschbein(screenplay by)
    • Mike Barnett(story by)
    • Don 'Bud' Connor(story by)
  • Stars
    • Matt Dillon
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Neal McDonough
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    • 56User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon
    • Jesse Weilandas Jesse Weiland
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Bud Carteras Bud Carter
    Neal McDonough
    Neal McDonough
    • Daniel Kierseyas Daniel Kiersey
    Amy Smart
    Amy Smart
    • Lynn Weilandas Lynn Weiland
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    • Martin Fitchas Martin Fitch
    • (as Chris Marquette)
    Don Yesso
    Don Yesso
    • Mike Bannockas Mike Bannock
    Kevin Chapman
    Kevin Chapman
    • Daniel Morrisas Daniel Morris
    Christopher Denham
    Christopher Denham
    • Tommy Weilandas Tommy Weiland
    Alex Solowitz
    Alex Solowitz
    • Buzz McKinnnonas Buzz McKinnnon
    John Edward Lee
    • Catfish Stantonas Catfish Stanton
    Ritchie Montgomery
    Ritchie Montgomery
    • Nady Graceas Nady Grace
    Frederick Weller
    Frederick Weller
    • Detective Shepardas Detective Shepard
    Patrick Brinker
    • Detective Cobbas Detective Cobb
    Jeff Leaf
    Jeff Leaf
    • David Marandinoas David Marandino
    Bill Duke
    Bill Duke
    • John Nokesas John Nokes
    Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger
    • Lutin Adamsas Lutin Adams
    Lazarus Jackson
    • ATF Agent Watkinsas ATF Agent Watkins
    Aldo Juliano
    Aldo Juliano
    • Long Haired Gunmanas Long Haired Gunman
    • Director
      • Chris Brinker
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Hirschbein(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Mike Barnett(story by)
      • Don 'Bud' Connor(story by)
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    • Trivia
      The Director (Chris Brinker) passed away half way through production from an aeortoc aneurism. In order to preserve his Directors Credit, the Film was finished by his Brother Mike Brinker, who is credited as Executive Producer and Second unit AD.
    • Goofs
      When the cops conduct a raid on Jesse's house and Bud searches through the kitchen freezer, a box of frozen Pepperidge Farm Garlic flavored Texas Toast sits in the freezer door. Pepperidge Farm didn't introduce its Texas Toast line until the 1990's, despite the film taking place in 1983.
    • Quotes

      Title Card: In the spring of 1983 a single arrest led a cop to an informant in southern Louisiana. Together they brought down a criminal empire.

    • Soundtracks
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      Composed by Brian M. Disney

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      Recorded / Mixed By: Ceasar 'MixedByMike' Perez

    User reviews56

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    5/10
    Could have been much better
    Bad Country is watchable with some real heavyweight talent and a setting that promises great viewing. But, because of poor character development and overall production it falls far short of anything but average.

    No blame to Matt Dillon or Willem Dafoe, both carrying the movie with excellent performances. In fact, Dillon's involvement in almost any project automatically guarantees reliable entertainment. And Dafoe is as gritty and pained as usual, just what you might expect.

    But, the script is shallow, the sound editing amateurish, and the overall cinematography average. The final, expected scene can't be saved by the actors when all the technical facets pull together in a below average manner.

    This could have been much better. So many elements are in place that Bad Country practically screams for the sort of polish and technique the cast deserves. I have no doubt that in the hands of Mann or Bay demands would have been made and ideas enforced to carry this movie to the box office with some real effect. As it is, by the end I could only wonder what could have been.

    Watch it, but don't expect much.
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    • bob-larrance
    • Mar 10, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 2022 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Whiskey Bay
    • Production companies
      • CB Productions
      • ANA Media
      • Mandalay Vision
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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