The Big Easy (1986) [w/Commentary]

Director: Jim McBride
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty, John Goodman, Lisa Jane Persky, Ebbe Roe Smith

Colorful drama, set in New Orleans, about the relationship which develops between a young police lieutenant and an uncompromising female DA who is unimpressed with the bribery and corruption which is rife in his department. A vicious gang war is also simmering and looks set to erupt at any moment, as the murder of a Mafia soldier is followed swiftly by the killing of three drug-dealing gangsters.



Commentary - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by director Jim McBride and filmmaker Douglas Hosdale. I listened to the entire commentary and thought that it was very good. Mr. McBride shares very interesting information about the difficult relationship between The Big Easy and its producer, the film's reception at Sundance, its style and narrative construction as well as the link between the film and Howard Hawks' His Girl Friday, the casting choices and the work that was done in New Orleans, etc.

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