- Film Review
- Reviewed By David Parkinson
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4 out of 5
After watching this sizzling crime thriller, you will be at a loss to explain why director Jim McBride failed to go on and take Hollywood by storm. At least the careers of Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin were boosted. Sparks fly from the moment unconventional cop Quaid and assistant district attorney Barkin come together to investigate a New Orleans Mob killing, but their conflicting moral codes threaten to take the heat out of their steamy affair. Ned Beatty and John Goodman provide gritty support, while McBride brings the unique quality of the city to throbbing life.
Plot Summary
Crime thriller starring Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin. In New Orleans, the steamy city of hot music and spicy food, the odd bribe is all in a day's work for unconventional cop Remy McSwain. But his job becomes complicated when a gang war threatens to blow the city apart and his methods are questioned by Anne Osborne from the DA's office.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Remy McSwain
- Dennis Quaid
- Anne Osborne
- Ellen Barkin
- Jack Kellom
- Ned Beatty
- Detective Dodge
- Ebbe Roe Smith
- Detective DeSoto
- John Goodman
- Detective McCabe
- Lisa Jane Persky
- Lamar
- Charles Ludlam
- Bobby
- Thomas O'Brien
- Judge Garrison
- Honorable James Garrison
- Judge Raskov
- Carole Sutton
Crew
- Director
- Jim McBride
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