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6.2/10 • 192

1986-11-271h 42m

DramaActionCrimeMystery

A cop and a lady lawyer caught in an explosive truth of police corruption.

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.

Directors
Jim McBride
Editors
Mia Goldman

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Dennis Quaid

    Dennis Quaid

    Remy McSwain

  2. Ellen Barkin

    Ellen Barkin

    Anne Osborne

  3. Ned Beatty

    Ned Beatty

    Jack Kellom

  4. John Goodman

    John Goodman

    Andre DeSoto

  5. Lisa Jane Persky

    Lisa Jane Persky

    McCabe

  6. Ebbe Roe Smith

    Ebbe Roe Smith

    Ed Dodge

  7. Tom O'Brien

    Tom O'Brien

    Bobby McSwain

  8. Charles Ludlam

    Charles Ludlam

    Lamar Parmentel

  9. Grace Zabriskie

    Grace Zabriskie

    Mama

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JPV852

May 16, 2023

7/10

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

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
corruptionpolicenew orleans, louisianainvestigationmurdergangpolice corruption